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# O.C.G.A. § 20-2-730. Policies and regulations on use of corporal punishment.

All area, county, and independent boards of education shall be authorized to determine and adopt policies and regulations relating to the use of corporal punishment by school principals and teachers employed by such boards.

## History

Ga. L. 1964, p. 673, § 1.

## Cross References

Cruelty to children, T. 16, C. 5, A. 5.

Reporting of child abuse, § 19-7-5.