JKA - Corporal Punishment

Corporal punishment is defined as the intentional use of physical force upon a student for any alleged offense or behavior, or the use of physical force in an attempt to modify the behavior, thoughts, or attitudes of a student. 

No student will be subject to the infliction of corporal punishment by any teacher, other student, administrator, or other school personnel. 

No teacher, administrator, student, or other person will subject a student to corporal punishment or condone the use of corporal punishment by any person under his or her supervision or control except in self-defense or in exigent circumstances.  Permission to administer corporal punishment will not be sought or accepted from any parent, guardian, or school official.
 
Physical restraint is authorized when needed to protect the safety of the individual student and/or other students and employees.  Documentation of any incident requiring such restraint will be given to the Principal and the Superintendent within 24 hours. 

Law Reference(s): 

NH RSA 627:6, II

First Read:  January 8, 2009
Second Read: Waived
Adopted: January 22, 2009
Revision: N/A
Last Review: January 22, 2009