FL S1058

Restricts authority to administer corporal punishment in public schools to principals only, removing teachers from those authorized to use physical discipline

Requires principals to notify parents in writing and obtain written parental consent before administering corporal punishment to a student

Defines corporal punishment as the moderate use of physical force through the use of a paddle to maintain discipline or enforce school rules

Prohibits corporal punishment for students with any disability as defined under Florida law

Mandates that principals provide parents with a written explanation of the reason for punishment and the name of the adult witness present, after corporal punishment is administered