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New Jersey Corporal Punishment in Public Schools Laws<\/h1>\n
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Most states now prohibit the use of corporal punishment<\/a>, the use of physical force as a means of discipline, in public schools. Federal law still allows for the practice, so it’s up to state law to regulate it. Some states allow corporal punishment — even specifically describing it as the reasonable use of "slapping or spanking" to maintain order in the classroom. Most states that allow this also give parents an opportunity to opt-out if they so choose.<\/p>\n

In New Jersey, corporal punishment is strictly prohibited in public schools; however, the statute does allow for the use of "reasonable" force in certain situations, such as:<\/p>\n