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Georgia Corporal Punishment in Public Schools Laws
More Information on Corporal Punishment in Public School Laws
| Code Section | 20-2-730, et seq. |
| Punishment Allowed | Corporal punishment allowed, subject to various restrictions. |
| Circumstances Allowable | It may not be excessive or unduly severe or be used as a first line of punishment; it must be administered in the presence of a school official; a written explanation must be provided on request; and it may not be administered if a physician certifies that the child's mental or emotional stability could be affected. |
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