March 16, 2012 — -- It is one of the most controversial methods of child discipline, but spanking in school-- usually with a wooden or fiberglass paddle -- is still allowed by law in 19 states.
Though many may assume corporal punishment is a thing of the past in American schools, it's still a legal practice in a multitude of states and educational institutions, particularly in private ...
In 2025, it is unacceptable that we are still debating whether children with disabilities should be subjected to corporal punishment in Oklahoma schools. Senate Bill 364, which seeks to ban this ...
Senate Bill 364 targeting corporal punishment for students with disabilities passed the House on Wednesday, and now heads to the Governors desk for consideration before it can be signed into law.
7News is investigating serious allegations of corporal punishment at Boone Elementary School. The incident allegedly began after a child wouldn't put a book away. According to a Metropolitan Police ...
After decades of debate, all local Kentucky school boards have now approved a policy banning corporal punishment. Jennifer Ginn, spokesperson for the Kentucky Department of Education, confirmed the ...
After years of partnering together to lead the charge on this issue, we’re celebrating a big win for child advocates in Kentucky – the banning of corporal punishment in every school district in the ...
TALLAHASSEE — A proposal that would require parents to “opt-in” for students to receive corporal punishment in schools got initial approval Wednesday from a House panel, with some of the bill’s ...
W ASHINGTON ( DC News Now) – A second allegation of corporal punishment at a Southeast D.C. elementary school is under ...
A proposal to reinstate corporal punishment with parental consent was introduced, sparking debate among committee members. A motion to prohibit antisemitic rhetoric and actions within the district was ...
A motion to reinstate corporal punishment in Rapides Parish schools failed after a survey of principals revealed more than 70% opposed it. The school board previously banned corporal punishment in ...