Arizona 56th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: Died 5 D cosponsors

SB 1551 — schools; corporal punishment; prohibition.

Last action — Senate Second Reading

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  3. Died in session

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 prohibits corporal punishment in schools and amends existing laws regarding the use of restraint and seclusion techniques.

  • Section 15-105

    ALLOW → permit

    Changes the verb from 'ALLOW' to 'permit' in the context of using restraint or seclusion techniques.

  • Section 15-105

    pupil → STUDENT

    Standardizes the terminology from 'pupil' to 'STUDENT' for consistency.

  • Section 15-105

    if both of the following apply:

    Removes specific conditional phrasing, potentially allowing more flexibility in the application of restraint and seclusion.

  • Section 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.

    Establishes a clear prohibition against corporal punishment in schools.

  • Section 15-120.04

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

    Clarifies that while corporal punishment is prohibited, restraint and seclusion techniques are still permitted under specific conditions.

  • Section 15-120.04

    FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, 'CORPORAL PUNISHMENT': 1. MEANS INFLICTING, OR CAUSING THE INFLICTION OF, PHYSICAL PAIN ON A STUDENT AS A MEANS OF DISCIPLINE.

    Defines corporal punishment, clarifying what actions fall under this category.

  • Section 15-843

    Procedures for using corporal punishment if allowed by the governing board.

    Removes any provision for procedures governing corporal punishment, thus eliminating its use in schools.

  • Section 15-843

    STUDENT → pupil

    Standardizes text by changing 'STUDENT' back to 'pupil' in contexts of disciplinary proceedings.

Action History

  1. Senate Second Reading

  2. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (87)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1551?
SB 1551 is sponsored by Nancy Gutierrez (Democrat), Catherine Miranda (Democrat), Sally Ann Gonzales (Democrat), Rosanna Gabaldón (Democrat), Lela Alston (Democrat), and Laura Terech.
What is the current status of SB 1551?
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.
Where can I track SB 1551?
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