AB 500: Relating to: prohibiting corporal punishment in public and private schools.
AB 500 status: Introduced — Representative McGuire added as a coauthor (updated Jul 2, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill would make it illegal to hit or spank students in all schools, whether they are public or private. Lawmakers are currently deciding whether to pass it.
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Environment
Benefits
- no direct effect identified
Risks
- no direct effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- no direct effect identified
Risks
- no direct effect identified
Society
Benefits
- enhances child welfare
- promotes standard of safety in schools
Risks
- restricts existing school disciplinary autonomy
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OpenStates
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Ensure bill text preserves teacher's right to use physical force in self-defense or emergency safety scenarios
Analysis based on abstract summary only
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentRepresentative McGuire added as a coauthor
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