Corporal Punishment (2026-2027)

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4.39 -- Corporal Punishment
The Forrest City School Board authorizes the use of corporal punishment to be administered in accordance with this policy by the Superintendent or his/her designated staff members who are required to have a state-issued license as a condition of their employment.

Prior to the administration of corporal punishment, the student receiving the corporal punishment shall be given an explanation of the reasons for the punishment and be given an opportunity to refute the charges.

All corporal punishment shall be administered privately, i.e. out of the sight and hearing of other students, shall not be excessive, or administered with malice, and shall be administered in the presence of another school administrator or designee who shall be a licensed staff member employed by the District.

Legal Reference: A.C.A. § 6-18-503 (b) A.C.A. § 6-18-505 (c) (1)
Corporal Punishment Opt-Out Form
I, parent/guardian of Student Name* , request that the district not administer corporal punishment to my child.
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4.39 -- Corporal Punishment