Outline of the state of Rhode Island
State
Rhode Island
Prohibited

Category
Corporal Punishment

Category
Corporal Punishment

State law prohibits the use of corporal punishment for disciplinary purposes without exception.

200-RICR-20-30-2.2 Definitions

A. For the purposes of these Rules and Regulations, the following terms shall have the following meaning: 6. “Corporal punishment” means the infliction of bodily pain as a penalty for disapproved behavior. a. Corporal punishment as defined shall not be used in public education programs.

Policy Type
Regulation