Corporal Punishment Now Banned in All New York Schools
New York State just banned the use of corporal punishment in private schools and is now one of just a few states to outlaw the practice in all schools.
A bill that prohibits teachers, administrators, officers, and all other school agents and employees from using physical force against students in all schools was signed into law on Oct. 25 and went into effect immediately. The use of corporal punishment was banned in public schools in 1985 but had been allowed in private schools until this past Wednesday.
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So sad.
When a smack was allowed, kids listened. Today they need the cops to haul away 5 yr olds. Nebach