To codify Executive Order 14280 relating to reinstating commonsense school discipline policies.
To codify Executive Order 14280 relating to reinstating commonsense school discipline policies.
Plain Language Summary
# HR 4728 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** HR 4728 would write into federal law the policies outlined in Executive Order 14280, which relates to school discipline practices. By "codifying" an executive order, the bill would make these policies permanent law rather than keeping them as temporary executive directives that could be reversed by future presidents. The specific discipline policies referenced aren't detailed in the available bill information, but the sponsor describes them as "commonsense" approaches to school discipline. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill would affect schools across the country and their discipline policies, as well as students and families.
It's currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Rep. Keith Self (R-TX), and more detailed information about the specific discipline policies would be needed to understand the precise impact on schools and students. **Note:** To understand exactly what discipline policies this bill would establish, you'd need to review the full text of Executive Order 14280 and the bill itself, as those specific details aren't included in this basic summary.
Latest Action
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.