MS HB682

Grants each public school teacher total autonomy over classroom management, instruction, and discipline as long as methods comply with State Board of Education and local school board rules.

Establishes the teacher as the singular authority in the classroom to reprimand and discipline disruptive students without interference from principals or superintendents, provided discipline follows the district's code of student conduct.

Requires administrators who receive a teacher's referral for student removal to consider the teacher's disciplinary recommendation; if disapproving the recommendation, the administrator must provide written justification and the student cannot be removed for more than one day.

Mandates that before a removed student returns to the classroom, a conference must be held with the parent/guardian, school administrator, and teacher to discuss the disruptive behavior.

Amends Section 37-11-55 to require local school codes of conduct recognize the teacher as the singular authority in classroom matters as provided in the act, and brings forward existing statutes regarding superintendent/principal suspension authority and school board powers for possible amendments.