MS HB1429

Allows school personnel in districts with corporal punishment bans to administer corporal punishment if a parent or legal guardian provides written permission specifically stating the type and circumstances of permitted punishment.

Requires school principals to maintain written permission forms on file and notify parents each time corporal punishment is used.

Permits parents to revoke written permission for corporal punishment at any time through written notice to the school principal.

Maintains existing prohibition on corporal punishment for students with disabilities, including those with an IEP under IDEA or a Section 504 plan.

Takes effect July 1, 2020.