Bill > SB364

This bill amends Oklahoma state law to prohibit the use of corporal punishment on any student identified with a disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The bill removes previous language that had allowed corporal punishment for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities if such punishment was addressed in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). It also eliminates a previous provision that permitted parents or legal guardians to provide written consent for corporal punishment. The bill maintains the existing definition of corporal punishment as the deliberate infliction of physical pain through hitting, paddling, spanking, slapping, or any other physical force used as a disciplinary measure. By removing the previous exceptions, the legislation provides broader protection for students with disabilities, ensuring they cannot be subjected to physical punishment in school settings, regardless of the severity of their disability or parental consent.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb364&Session=2500