The corporal punishment restrictions are governed by which statute?

The corporal punishment restrictions are governed by which statute?

• A. Section 302A-1141, H.R.S.
• B. Section 504
• C. FERPA
• D. IDEA

Answer: (A)

Corporal punishment restrictions are defined by state law. In Hawaii, this is Section 302A-1141 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, which specifically governs how school personnel may discipline students. The other options point to federal statutes—FERPA protects student records privacy, IDEA covers special education and related services, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act ensures nondiscrimination and accommodations for students with disabilities. While these federal laws influence the broader educational environment and discipline in certain contexts, they do not establish the explicit corporal punishment rules that the Hawaii statute sets.

Corporal punishment restrictions are defined by state law. In Hawaii, this is Section 302A-1141 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, which specifically governs how school personnel may discipline students. The other options point to federal statutes—FERPA protects student records privacy, IDEA covers special education and related services, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act ensures nondiscrimination and accommodations for students with disabilities. While these federal laws influence the broader educational environment and discipline in certain contexts, they do not establish the explicit corporal punishment rules that the Hawaii statute sets.