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This bill prohibits corporal punishment, defined as inflicting physical pain on a student for disciplinary purposes, in Arizona schools, while clarifying that this prohibition does not prevent the use of restraint or seclusion techniques that comply with existing regulations outlined in section 15-105, which govern the use of physical or mechanical methods to immobilize or reduce a student's movement, or involuntary confinement in a room, under specific circumstances and with strict reporting requirements. The bill also updates terminology by replacing "pupil" with "student" throughout relevant statutes and removes provisions related to corporal punishment from school district disciplinary rules, ensuring that disciplinary actions are consistent with students' constitutional rights and that schools have clear procedures for managing student behavior, including the use of physical force for safety and defense, and addressing serious offenses.

Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85225