Utah Code § 53G-8-301

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session

Section 53G-8-301 - Definitions

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.

(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:

(a) under the age of 19 and receiving educational services; or

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

Utah Code § 53G-8-301

Renumbered from § 53A-11-801 by Chapter 3, 2018 General Session ,§ 261, eff. 1/24/2018.

Amended by Chapter 55, 2017 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/9/2017.

Enacted by Chapter 251, 1992 General Session