MS SB2296 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Failed on February 3 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-02-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Failed on February 3 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-02-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-11-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Use Of Corporal Punishment In Public And Charter Schools To Discipline A Student; To Provide That Any Employee Who Violates The Corporal Punishment Prohibition Shall Be Held Liable For Civil Damages Suffered As A Result Of The Administration Of Corporal Punishment; And For Related Purposes.
Title
Corporal punishment; prohibit administration of in public and charter schools for disciplinary matters.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Died In Committee |
| 2026-01-19 | Senate | Referred To Education |
Code Citations
Mississippi State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2296.xml |
| Text | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2296IN.htm |
