This bill amends several sections of the Florida Statutes to prohibit the use of corporal punishment by school district employees on public school students. Specifically, it inserts language in section 1002.20 stating that a school district employee may not use corporal punishment, as defined in section 1003.01, on a public school student. The bill also removes existing provisions that allowed corporal punishment under certain conditions, including the requirement for parental consent and the presence of another adult during the punishment.

Additionally, the bill makes conforming amendments to sections 1003.32, 1006.07, and 1012.28 to reflect the prohibition of corporal punishment. It deletes references to corporal punishment in the context of teacher authority and school board duties, ensuring that the focus shifts to alternative disciplinary measures. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 109 Filed: 1002.20, 1003.32, 1012.28