As used in this part:

(1) “Corporal punishment” means the intentional infliction of physical pain upon the body of a student as a disciplinary measure.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 53G-8-301

  • School: means a public or private elementary school, secondary school, or preschool. See Utah Code 53G-8-301
  • Student: means an individual who is:
         (5)(a) under the age of 19 and receiving educational services; or
         (5)(b) under the age of 23 and receiving educational services as an individual with a disability. See Utah Code 53G-8-301
(2) “Physical escort” means a temporary touching or holding of the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder, or back for the purpose of guiding a student to another location.
(3) “Physical restraint” means a personal restriction that immobilizes or significantly reduces the ability of a student to move the student’s arms, legs, body, or head freely.
(4) “School” means a public or private elementary school, secondary school, or preschool.
(5) “Student” means an individual who is:

     (5)(a) under the age of 19 and receiving educational services; or
     (5)(b) under the age of 23 and receiving educational services as an individual with a disability.