State • Wisconsin

SB 268: Relating to: prohibiting corporal punishment in public and private schools.

Kelda RoysIntroduced

SB 268 status: Introduced — Representative McGuire added as a cosponsor (updated Jul 2, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

The Senate is considering a new law that would ban teachers from using physical punishment—such as hitting or spanking—in any school, whether public or private.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Minimal administrative costs associated with policy updates.

Risks

  • Minor compliance costs for private school administration.

Society

Positive Outlook
90%

Benefits

  • Aligns school practices with modern child welfare standards.
  • Reduces risk of injury and trauma for students.

Risks

  • Potential friction regarding private school institutional autonomy.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Potential legislative pushback regarding private school oversight and parental choice.

Limitation

Analysis based on abstract summary; full text not reviewed.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Representative McGuire added as a cosponsor

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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