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Massachusetts Corporal Punishment in Public Schools Laws
More Information on Corporal Punishment in Public School Laws
| Code Section | Ch. 71 §37G |
| Punishment Allowed | Prohibits corporal punishment, but any member of school committee, teacher, or agent of school may use reasonable force to protect themselves, pupils, or other persons from an assault by a pupil. |
| Circumstances Allowable | - |
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