Corporal punishment; prohibit in public and charter schools.

HB 269 prohibits corporal punishment (the use of physical force for discipline) in all Mississippi public and charter schools. It directly affects school staff, including teachers and administrators, who may now face civil lawsuits for damages if they administer corporal punishment. The bill amends existing law to explicitly ban this practice and holds violators liable for any harm caused to students. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025.