Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-103.4 - Activities that are not considered corporal punishment

Corporal punishment does not include the following:

1. Verbal recrimination or chastisement directed toward a student;

2. Reasonable requests or requirements of a student engaged in activities associated with physical education class or extracurricular athletics;

3. Actions consistent with and included in an individualized education program (IEP) developed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as reauthorized through February 7, 2024, Iowa Code chapter 256B, and 281-Chapter 41; a behavior intervention plan (BIP); an individual health plan (IHP); or a safety plan. However, under no circumstance may an IEP, BIP, IHP, or safety plan violate the provisions of this chapter;

4. Reasonable periods of detention, not in excess of school hours, or brief periods of detention before or after school, in a seat, classroom, or other part of a school facility;

5. Actions by an employee subject to these rules toward a person who is not a student of the school or receiving the services of a school employing or utilizing the services of the employee.

Notes

Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-103.4

Amended by IAB December 16, 2020/Volume XLIII, Number 13, effective 1/20/2021 Adopted by IAB April 17, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 21, effective 5/22/2024