North Dakota S.B. 2289
Consistent Disciplinary Policies
Provides for consistent policies regarding corporal punishment. Prohibits a school board from expanding through policy the definition of corporal punishment beyond that provided by this subsection. (The subsection allows for reasonable force but prohibits corporal punishment). Requires local boards to develop guidelines for how all incidents are to be investigated. Requires boards to ensure that the policies, procedures, and guidelines applicable to all elementary schools in the district are identical, that the policies, procedures, and guidelines applicable to all middle schools in the district are identical, and that the policies, procedures, and guidelines applicable to all high schools in the district are identical.. http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/61-2009/bill-text/JBCF0400.pdf
Source: http://www.legis.nd.gov
Status: Signed into law	Status Date: 04/01/2009