Corporal punishment — hitting students in the name of discipline — is still legal in private schools across most of the U.S. While 30 states, including Massachusetts, have banned it in public schools, only 5 states have extended that protection to private school students. It’s time to change that by passing H.625 in Massachusetts. ✊ Protect all kids. Ban corporal punishment for good. 📣 Take action here: https://livesinthebalance.org/takeaction #EndCorporalPunishment #LivesInTheBalance #ChangeTh

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