Written By Lexx Thornton Florida has changed how corporal punishment can be used in its public schools, requiring parents to give approval before the practice is administered. House Bill 1255, passed this spring, mandates that parents either consent for the entire school year or approve before each instance of corporal punishment in both traditional public and charter schools. The new rules take effect for the 2025-2026 school year. What Is Corporal Punishment? Nineteen public school districts in Florida allow corporal punishment, which the Florida Department of Education defines as “the moderate use of physical force or physical contact by a
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