Bills in the 2019 Regular Session, House.
Carolyn Crawford
Sponsored
Became law2
Felony abuse of a vulnerable person; expand crime to include the willful infliction of severe mental anguish.
Corporal punishment; prohibit use of in public schools to discipline a student with a disability.
Passed the House1
School district superintendents; clarify duty to submit reports of unlawful activity to SDE as well as law enforcement.
In committee15
School administrators; authorize school board to terminate or suspend for failure to report abuse of vulnerable or exceptional children by a school employee.
State park fee; authorized MDWFP to provide discount to senior citizens age 65 and older.
Video surveillance cameras; require in certain areas of school facilities for protection of exceptional children.
Littering; increase fines for.
Public buildings; require availability of adult changing stations in for persons with disabilities.
Dog and cat abuse; conform reporting to FBI guidelines.
Teacher and administrator license; revoke for those physically abusing or having inappropriate sexual involvement with students.
Educational Scholarship Accounts (ESA); revise provisions under the "Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act."
Opiod drugs; prescriber shall discuss with patient before prescribing, the risks of the drugs and available alternatives.
Vulnerable person; include mental anguish as a crime.
Felonious child abuse; expand elements used in determining to include the obstruction of a child's mouth or nose to interfere with breathing.
Child abuse hotline; require schools to post in clearly visible location.
State Department of Education; revise complaint response for parents of students with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act; authorize unexpended funds to be retained.
"Mississippi Student Safety Act"; prevent certain student restraint and seclusion procedures in schools.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 1
Public agency; prohibit from requesting or releasing certain personal information from an entity organized under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Passed the House · 2
Abortion; prohibit when heartbeat is detected.
Artificial meat; prohibit meat produced or cultured from animal tissue and plant-or insect-based food products from being labeled as meat.
In committee · 1
Electric/hybrid vehicle tax; exempt certain vehicles.