HB1187Introduced in the House
Corporal punishment; require school districts that allow to adopt a policy allowing parents to opt in.
Introduced by Carolyn Crawford, District 121
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Referred To Education
Died In Committee
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