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North Carolina Corporal Punishment in Public Schools Laws
More Information on Corporal Punishment in Public School Laws
| Code Section | 115C-288; 115C-390, 391 |
| Punishment Allowed | Principals, teachers, and others may use reasonable force in the exercise of lawful authority to restrain or correct pupils and maintain order; local boards may not prohibit use of such force but are to adopt policies governing administration of corporal punishment, including at a minimum: notice to students and parents; teacher and no other students present. |
| Circumstances Allowable | - |
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