Prohibits corporal punishment in North Carolina public schools starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
The bill prohibits corporal punishment in North Carolina public schools, effective at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. It mandates that school governing bodies determine whether corporal punishment will be permitted, though it prohibits its use. The bill also requires schools to report annually on the number of students subjected to corporal punishment, including demographic data. Corporal punishment is defined as the intentional infliction of physical pain as a disciplinary measure.
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