PROHIBITION OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
Corporal punishment is any act which willfully inflicts or willfully causes the infliction of physical pain on a student, and is not permitted.
Corporal punishment does not include:
The use of reasonable physical force by an administrator, teacher, other school employee or volunteer as necessary to maintain order to prevent a student from harming him/herself,other students, school staff and other persons, or property;
Physical pain or discomfort resulting from or caused by training for or participation in athletic competition or recreational activity voluntarily engaged in by a student;
Physical exertion shared by all students in a teacher directed class activity, which may include, but is not limited to, physical education exercises, field trips or vocational education projects; or
Physical restraint or the use of aversive therapy as part of a behavior management program in a student's individual education program which has been signed by the parent and is carried out according to district procedures in compliance with WAC 392-171-800(30).
Cross Reference:
Board Policy 3241
Corrective Actions or Punishment
Legal References:
RCW 28A.150.300 Corporal punishment prohibited -- Adoption of policy
WAC 392-400-235 Discipline — Conditions and limitations
Adoption Date: 08/24/2009