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flag Illinois enacted a statewide ban on corporal punishment in schools, becoming the fifth state to do so.

flag Illinois enacted a statewide ban on corporal punishment in all schools, aligning with the growing consensus against hitting children in educational settings. flag Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation prohibiting teachers and staff from physically disciplining students, aiming to create a safer and more inclusive learning environment. flag This move makes Illinois the fifth state to ban corporal punishment, joining New Jersey, Iowa, Maryland, and New York. flag The American Association of Pediatrics has called for an end to corporal punishment, stating that it can lead to behavioral or mental health problems and impair cognitive development, particularly affecting Black males and students with disabilities.

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