MS HB1429 | 2020 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Failed on March 3 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-03-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Amend Section 37-11-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception To School Districts That Have Adopted A Policy Prohibiting The Use Of Corporal Punishment, To Administer Corporal Punishment Upon Receipt Of A Written Statement From The Parent Or Legal Guardian Of A Child Opting In For The Use Of Corporal Punishment As A Disciplinary Measure For Their Child; To Require The Statement Be Maintained By The School Principal; To Require A Separate Written Statement From The Parent Or Legal Guardian Revoking The Permission To Use Corporal Punishment; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

Corporal punishment; authorize parents to opt in for use in districts with prohibitions against.

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-03-03HouseDied In Committee
2020-02-17HouseReferred To Education

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