The Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2026 prohibits corporal punishment in schools and establishes federal enforcement mechanisms through the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. States receiving federal education funds must notify schools and staff of the ban, provide training, and submit annual reports on their discipline policies and efforts to replace physical punishment with positive behavioral interventions. Schools and states that violate the prohibition face consequences including withholding of federal funds, compliance agreements, or cease-and-desist orders, though the law allows withheld funds to be restored if violations are corrected within one year. The bill authorizes Congress to appropriate necessary funding to implement the law beginning in fiscal year 2027, with amounts to be determined as implementation needs arise. A severability clause ensures that if any provision is found unconstitutional, the remainder of the law will stay in effect.