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MS SB2761

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Horhn

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public school teachers, assistant teachers, principals, and assistant principals from using corporal punishment on students with disabilities who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plan

  • Removes immunity protections for school personnel who use corporal punishment on students with disabilities, making them liable for such actions

  • Defines "student who has a disability" as a student with an IEP under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or a Section 504 plan under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

  • Defines "school personnel" to include all individuals employed full-time or part-time by a public school

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Corporal punishment in public schools; prohibit for any student with an IEP or Section 504 plan.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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