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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023)
SENATE BILL 670 By: Floyd
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021,
Section 13-116, which relates to use of corporal
punishment on certain students; prohibiting corporal
punishment from being used on any students identified
with a disability in accordance wi th certain acts;
removing language providing for certain waiver;
providing an effective date; and decl aring an
emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 70 O.S. 2021, Section 13 -116, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 13-116. A. School district personnel shall be
prohibited from using corporal punishment on any students identified
with the most significant cognitive disabilities according to
criteria established by the State Department of Education unless
addressed in an annual indi vidualized education program (IEP)
developed a disability in accordance with the Individu als with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 .
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B. A waiver to the provisions of subsection A of this section
shall be granted if the parent or legal guardian of a student
provides written consent.
C. As used in this section, “corporal punishment” means the
deliberate infliction of physical pain by hitting, paddling,
spanking, slapping, or any other physical force used as a means of
discipline.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2023.
SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health , or safety, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof thi s act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its pa ssage and approval.
59-1-1274 EB 1/18/2023 11:47:32 AM