Pennsylvania Code
Title 22 - EDUCATION
Part I - State Board of Education
Subpart A - Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter 12 - STUDENTS AND STUDENT SERVICES
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 12.5 - Corporal punishment
Universal Citation: 22 PA Code ยง 12.5
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(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.
The provisions of this §12.5 amended under section 2603-B of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P.S. § 26-2603-B).
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