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MS SB2688
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits corporal punishment as a disciplinary measure in all Mississippi public schools and charter schools
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Removes existing legal protections that shielded school employees from liability when administering corporal punishment in a "reasonable manner"
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Holds teachers, assistant teachers, principals, and assistant principals civilly liable for damages resulting from corporal punishment if they acted in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or with wanton disregard for human rights or safety
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Eliminates the previous separate provision that specifically prohibited corporal punishment only for students with disabilities (IEP or Section 504 plans), as the ban now applies to all students
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Effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Corporal punishment; prohibit administration of in public and charter schools for disciplinary matters.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021