4310 -CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
No principal, teacher, substitute teacher, voluntary teacher, teacher assistant, student teacher, or staff member may use corporal punishment to discipline a student. Corporal punishment is any kind of punishment inflicted on the body, including, but not limited to, spanking, paddling, or slapping.
Notwithstanding the policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment as a means of discipline, school personnel may use reasonable force to control behavior or to remove a person from the scene in these situations when necessary: 4310.1 To quell a disturbance threatening injury to others;
4310.2 To obtain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects on the person or within the control of a student;
4310.3 For self defense;
4310.4 For the protection of persons or property; or
4310.5 To restrain or direct pupils or otherwise maintain order.
Legal Reference: G.S. 115C-390; 115-391
Adopted Effective: July 2, 1992
Revised Effective: July 1, 1999
