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ENGROSSED SENATE
BILL NO. 364 By: Rader of the Senate
and
Moore of the House
An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021,
Section 13-116, which relates to use of corporal
punishment on certain students; prohibiting use of
corporal punishment on any student identified with
certain disability; and removing language authorizing
certain waiver.
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 students any student
identified with the most significant cognitive disabilities
according to criteria established by the State Department of
Education unless addressed in an annual individualized education
program (IEP) developed a disability in accordance with the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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.
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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.
Passed the Senate the 25th day of February, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Se nate
Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________,
2025.
Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives