Corporal Punishment

HB 109 prohibits all school district employees in Florida public schools from using corporal punishment on students. The bill removes existing provisions that allowed limited use of corporal punishment under strict conditions, such as principal approval, an adult witness, and parent notification. It amends multiple statutes to eliminate references to corporal punishment as an allowable disciplinary tool and requires school boards to adopt alternative discipline programs instead. The law would take effect on July 1, 2026, directly affecting all public school students and staff in Florida.