FL S0264

Prohibits corporal punishment as a form of discipline in Florida public schools, eliminating the authority of teachers and principals to administer it.

Deletes the statutory definition of "corporal punishment" and removes all provisions authorizing its use from Florida Statutes sections relating to teacher and principal authority.

Requires district school boards to adopt written discipline programs that may include parent conferences, revocation of student privileges, work detail, community service, Saturday school, and in-school restriction as alternatives to corporal punishment.

Updates code of student conduct requirements to explicitly exclude corporal punishment from discipline procedures that must be outlined in student handbooks and codes.

Becomes effective July 1, 2012, and makes conforming amendments to cross-references throughout Florida education statutes.