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MS SB2439
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 previously shielded school employees from liability when administering corporal punishment
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Holds teachers, assistant teachers, principals, and assistant principals civilly liable for damages if they administer corporal punishment and acted in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or with wanton disregard for human rights or safety
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Eliminates the previous subsection that specifically prohibited corporal punishment only for students with disabilities (IEP or Section 504 plans), replacing it with a blanket prohibition for all students
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Effective date of July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Corporal punishment; prohibit administration of in public and charter schools for disciplinary matters.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022