FL S1120

Prohibits public school employees from using corporal punishment on students, defined as physical force or physical contact used to discipline a student or enforce school rules.

Exempts reasonable force used by school employees in self-defense or to protect other students from disruptive students from the corporal punishment prohibition.

Removes corporal punishment as a disciplinary option for teachers and instructional personnel in managing student behavior.

Repeals provisions requiring district school boards to review corporal punishment policies every three years and removes references to corporal punishment from student conduct codes and school discipline procedures.

Takes effect July 1, 2019, with conforming changes made throughout Florida Statutes to references and cross-references related to corporal punishment policies.