March 16, 2012 — -- It is one of the most controversial methods of child discipline, but spanking in school-- usually with a wooden or fiberglass paddle -- is still allowed by law in 19 states.

Senate Bill 364 targeting corporal punishment for students with disabilities passed the House on Wednesday, and now heads to the Governors desk for consideration before it can be signed into law.

UF graduates Graham Bernstein and Konstantin Nakov fought for years for Florida to ban corporal punishment in schools — often known as paddling. Their efforts came to fruition earlier this year with a ...