FILE: JDA

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

Corporal punishment is condemned by the National Education Association, the American Medical Association, the American Bar Association, the National PTA, the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Use of corporal punishment has not been proven to be a more effective disciplinary alternative than other options available to educators. Use of corporal punishment also increases the exposure of the Board and its employees to civil litigation and criminal charges.

Disciplinary actions, which are specified in the Statement of Responsibilities for School Personnel, Parents and Students, are acceptable measures for the various levels of offenses. Corporal punishment shall not be administered in the Auburn City School System.

ADOPTED: August 13, 2002

LEGAL REF: Code of Alabama 16-1-24.1