Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-13-116
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Corporal punishment prohibited on certain students
Official statutory text
A. School district personnel shall be prohibited from using
corporal punishment on any student identified with a disability in
accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA).
B. As used in this section, “corporal punishment” means the
deliberate infliction of physical pain by hitting, paddling,
spanking, slapping, or any other physical force used as a means of
discipline.
corporal punishment on any student identified with a disability in
accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA).
B. As used in this section, “corporal punishment” means the
deliberate infliction of physical pain by hitting, paddling,
spanking, slapping, or any other physical force used as a means of
discipline.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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