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Speak Up! - View Question #478 |
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Question: Can a teacher touch a minor without the minor's permission?
Answer: By law, teachers are authorized to use physical force to stop a student from harming himself, another person or property. The amount of force must be limited to what is needed to stop the risk of harm.
Corporal punishment (disciplinary spanking) is not allowed unless done in accordance with the polices of the school district. Most schools prohibit corporal punishment entirely. Except in these special situations, a teacher is expected to not touch a student without permission unless it occurs under circumstances
where the touching is clearly inadvertent or harmless.
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