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.

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:
(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. 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:

(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.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2018 General Session