Allow corporal punishment in schools

HB 2545 would reverse West Virginia's current ban on corporal punishment in public schools by amending state law to authorize principals to administer "moderate corporal punishment" under policies set by the State Board of Education and county school boards. The bill directly affects public school students in West Virginia, as it would permit this disciplinary method for disruptive behavior. Key provisions require school districts to adopt policies encouraging alternatives to corporal punishment, provide training on those alternatives, and involve parents in discipline decisions. The law would not define "moderate" punishment but mandates that school personnel follow established district policies when using this method.