HRS §302A-1141
No physical punishment for students except in special cases
This section bans all physical punishment of students in schools. It only allows exceptions that are written in two other specific laws. Teachers and school staff must follow this rule.
The statute, as written — Punishment of pupils limited
No physical punishment of any kind may be inflicted upon any pupil, except as provided for under sections 302A-1141.4 and 703-309(2).
Sections this one refers to
§302A-1141.4 Physical Restraint in Public Schools
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