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Missouri Corporal Punishment in Public Schools Laws
More Information on Corporal Punishment in Public School Laws
| Code Section | 160.261 |
| Punishment Allowed | "Spanking" approved and not considered child abuse when administered in reasonable manner and in accordance with written policy of discipline approved by board; where unreasonableness is alleged, initial investigation to be by school and not division of family services. |
| Circumstances Allowable | - |
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