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New Jersey Corporal Punishment in Public Schools Laws
More Information on Corporal Punishment in Public School Laws
| Code Section | 18A:6-1 |
| Punishment Allowed | Corporal punishment prohibited. |
| Circumstances Allowable | Reasonable force may be used to quell a disturbance, obtain possession of weapons, etc., for self-defense or for protection of person or property and not considered corporal punishment. |
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