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FL H0781
Bill
Status
Failed
3/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
Juan Fernandez-Barquin
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AI Summary
- Only school principals may administer corporal punishment to public school students; teachers are no longer authorized to do so but may request principals to administer it
- Principals must notify parents in writing and receive written parental consent before administering corporal punishment
- Corporal punishment is prohibited for students with disabilities as defined in s. 1002.51(2)
- Corporal punishment is defined as moderate physical force through the use of a paddle, and must be administered in the presence of another adult who is informed of the reason
- Principals must provide parents with a written explanation of the punishment and the name of the witnessing adult after administering corporal punishment
Legislative Description
Corporal Punishment in Public Schools
Last Action
Died in PreK-12 Innovation Subcommittee
3/14/2020
Committee Referrals
PreK-12 Innovation Subcommittee12/16/2019
Full Bill Text
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