Mississippi HB1187 requires school districts that allow corporal punishment to adopt a policy allowing parents to opt in.
Mississippi HB1187 mandates that school districts practicing corporal punishment adopt a policy allowing parents to opt their children into the program. Each school year, districts must inform parents of their rights to request inclusion in writing. Inclusion lasts for the school year and can be withdrawn in writing. The bill also outlines legal protections for school personnel and reimbursement for legal fees under certain conditions.
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