Mississippi House Bill 1187: Corporal punishment; require school districts that allow to adopt a policy allowing parents to opt in.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

An Act To Amend Section 37-11-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts That Practice Corporal Punishment To Adopt A Policy Allowing Parents Or Legal Guardians Of Students To Request That Their Child Be Included In The District Corporal Punishment Program; To Require Parents Or Legal Guardians To Submit Their Request For Inclusion In The Program In Writing; To Provide That Withdrawal From The Program Must Be In Writing Also; And For Related Purposes.

Latest action

Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

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