Mississippi SB2296 prohibits corporal punishment in public and charter schools for disciplinary purposes.
Mississippi SB2296 amends the Mississippi Code to prohibit the use of corporal punishment in public and charter schools to discipline students. The bill defines corporal punishment as the reasonable use of physical force or contact by a teacher, assistant teacher, principal, or assistant principal to maintain discipline, enforce school rules, or protect students. Employees who violate this prohibition may be held liable for civil damages if the court finds they acted in bad faith or with malicious intent.
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