The practice of striking students in public schools has been banned in most states, but some still use corporal punishment as a form of discipline. Corporal punishment uses physical force to cause a ...

In Alabama, it's still legal for parents, and in some cases schools, to physically use corporal punishment. While many states have banned the practice in classrooms, Alabama law allows corporal ...

In 1977, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that corporal punishment against schoolchildren does not violate the Constitution. Justices ruled 5-4 in the Ingraham v. Wright decision that constitutional ...

Is corporal punishment still allowed in South Carolina public schools? Here’s what state law says. Getty Images South Carolina is one of the few states in the nation that still allows corporal ...

Randolph County, NC -- Whether corporal punishment, or a bill to eliminate it, are good ideas depends on who you ask.“What do you need every day?” Johnny Walker asked his 8th grade class. “Your ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A recent slapping incident at a local school sparked anger and controversy among parents. But is this type of punishment allowed in Kansas? 27 News reached out to the Kansas Department ...