Corporal punishment; prohibit in public and charter schools.

HB 306 would have prohibited public and charter schools in Mississippi from using corporal punishment (defined as physical force for discipline). It required school staff who violated this ban to be personally liable for civil damages if students suffered harm. The bill also specified that school districts would not be responsible for legal costs if staff acted outside their duties. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.