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Rule R277-608. Prohibition of Corporal Punishment in Utah's Public Schools.

As in effect on December 1, 2009

Table of Contents

R277-608-1. Definitions.

A. This rule uses the definitions of 53A-11-801.

B. "Board" means the Utah State Board of Education.

C. "USOE" means the Utah State Office of Education.

R277-608-2. Authority and Purpose.

A. This rule is authorized by Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3 which vests the general control and supervision of public education in the Board, Section 53A-1-401(3) which allows the Board to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities and Section 53A-11-801 through 805 which provides guidelines for the use of reasonable and necessary physical restraint or force in educational settings.

B. The purpose of this rule is to prohibit the use of corporal punishment in the public schools of Utah.

R277-608-3. Reporting Requirements.

A. Each school district shall incorporate in the district plan submitted to the USOE annually, the prohibition of corporal punishment.

B. A district policy shall incorporate a prohibition of corporal punishment, appropriate sanctions and appeal procedures for district employees disciplined under this rule and the corresponding state statute.

R277-608-4. Special Education Exception(s) to this Rule.

Districts shall have in place, as part of their district special education plans, procedures or manuals, criteria and procedures for using appropriate behavior reduction intervention in accordance with state and federal law.

KEY

students' rights, disciplinary problems, teachers

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment

1992

Notice of Continuation

September 6, 2007

Authorizing, Implemented, or Interpreted Law

Art X Sec 3; 53A-1-401(3); 53A-11-801 through 805

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