3244 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:

A.        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;

B.        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;

C.        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

D.        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:                        

• Policy 3241                           Classroom Management, Discipline and Corrective Action

Legal References:         

• RCW   28A.150.300                          Corporal punishment prohibited — Adoption of policy
• WAC  392-172A-03130                     Aversive Interventions - Conditions                                   
• WAC   392-400-235                          Discipline — Conditions and limitations

 

 

Adoption Date:  06.03.03

Stanwood-Camano School District

Reviewed: 12.06.17