22 Pa. Code § 12.5 - Corporal punishment

(a) Corporal punishment is defined as physically punishing a student for an infraction of the discipline policy. Use of corporal punishment is prohibited.

(b) Teachers and school authorities may use reasonable force under the following circumstances:

(1) To quell a disturbance.

(2) To obtain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects.

(3) For the purpose of self-defense.

(4) For the protection of persons or property.

Notes

22 Pa. Code § 12.5

The provisions of this § 12.5 amended February 17, 1984, effective 2/18/1984, 14 Pa.B. 520; amended December 2, 2005, effective 12/3/2005, 35 Pa.B. 6510, 6658.

The provisions of this § 12.5 amended under section 2603-B of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P.S. § 26-2603-B).