Arizona 56th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: In Committee 11 D cosponsors

HB 2071 — schools; corporal punishment; prohibition

Last action — House Second Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 56th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies existing laws to prohibit corporal punishment in schools and amend regulations surrounding the use of restraint and seclusion techniques on students.

  • 15-105

    A school may permit ALLOW the use of restraint or seclusion techniques on any pupil STUDENT if both of the following apply: → A school may allow the use of restraint or seclusion techniques on any pupil if both of the following apply:

    The bill clarifies the language to use 'allow' consistently instead of 'permit.'

  • 15-120.04

    A TEACHER, PRINCIPAL OR OTHER PERSON EMPLOYED BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CHARTER SCHOOL MAY NOT SUBJECT A STUDENT TO CORPORAL PUNISHMENT.

    This introduces a prohibition on any form of corporal punishment in schools.

  • 15-120.04

    THE PROHIBITION ON CORPORAL PUNISHMENT DOES NOT PREVENT THE USE OF RESTRAINT OR SECLUSION TECHNIQUES THAT COMPLY WITH SECTION 15-105.

    It clarifies that using restraint or seclusion techniques is still permitted under specific conditions.

  • 15-120.04

    1. MEANS INFLICTING, OR CAUSING THE INFLICTION OF, PHYSICAL PAIN ON A STUDENT AS A MEANS OF DISCIPLINE.

    New definition of corporal punishment is established within the legal framework.

  • 15-120.04

    2. DOES NOT INCLUDE PHYSICAL PAIN, INJURY OR DISCOMFORT CAUSED BY USING INCIDENTAL, MINOR OR REASONABLE PHYSICAL CONTACT OR OTHER ACTIONS DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN ORDER, CONTROL AND SAFETY IN THE SCHOOL OR CLASSROOM SETTING.

    This distinguishes acceptable minor physical contact from corporal punishment.

  • 15-843

    2. Procedures for using corporal punishment if allowed by the governing board. → 2. Procedures for the reasonable use of physical force by certificated or classified personnel in self-defense, defense of others and defense of property.

    This removal eliminates the option for corporal punishment in disciplinary procedures.

Action History

  1. House Second Reading

  2. House First Reading.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 78 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (78)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2071?
HB 2071 is sponsored by Myron Tsosie (Democrat), Stacey Travers (Democrat), Mariana Sandoval (Democrat), Christopher Mathis (Democrat), Nancy Gutierrez (Democrat), Patty Contreras (Democrat), Flavio Bravo (Democrat), Seth Blattman (Democrat), Lorena Austin (Democrat), Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (Democrat), Oscar De Los Santos (Democrat), Laura Terech, Andres Cano, Jennifer Pawlik, and Judy Schwiebert.
What is the current status of HB 2071?
This bill died with 56th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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