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Florida Approves Parental Consent for School Corporal Punishment
8/20/2025
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Story summary
- Florida law HB 1255 permits parental consent for corporal punishment in schools, starting July 1, 2025.
- Schools must secure permission from parents for the entire year or before each incident.
- Florida is among 17 states that allow corporal punishment, with 516 reported cases in the 2023-2024 school year.
