Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 531: Ban on corporal punishment in schools.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 531 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Ban on corporal punishment in schools. Primary sponsor: J.D. Ford (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2025): First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the use of corporal punishment on certain students. Allows the use of reasonable and necessary force in certain situations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Ford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development
- Authored by Senator Ford J.D.