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MS SB2296
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits corporal punishment in all Mississippi public and charter schools as a disciplinary measure, effective July 1, 2026
- Removes existing legal immunity for school employees who administer corporal punishment to students
- Establishes civil liability for teachers, assistant teachers, principals, and assistant principals who use corporal punishment if a court finds they acted in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or with wanton disregard for human rights or safety
- Defines corporal punishment as physical force or physical contact used to maintain discipline, enforce school rules, for self-protection, or to protect other students from disruptive students
- Repeals the previous exception that allowed corporal punishment to be administered "in a reasonable manner" and removes the separate prohibition that applied only to students with disabilities (since all students will now be covered)
Legislative Description
Corporal punishment; prohibit administration of in public and charter schools for disciplinary matters.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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