Corporal punishment; prohibit administration of in public and charter schools for disciplinary matters.

SB 2614 prohibits public and charter school staff (including teachers, principals, and assistants) from using corporal punishment to discipline students. The bill makes it unlawful for school employees to administer physical punishment for discipline, and violators could face civil lawsuits for damages if acting in bad faith or with malicious intent. It directly affects students in Mississippi's public and charter schools by banning this disciplinary practice, effective July 1, 2025. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not become law.