Oklahoma, corporal punishment

Oklahoma lawmakers consider statewide school cellphone restrictions
A statewide restriction on cellphones in schools appears to be under significant consideration in the Oklahoma Legislature, as lawmakers dedicated hours this week to studying negative effects of digital media on children and teenagers.
Oklahoma lawmakers study ‘properly administered’ school corporal punishment
Out of 512 districts in the state, 137 permit corporal punishment, according to a 2023 report from Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and Justice.
Oklahoma representative comments on corporal punishment
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KAUZ) - According to the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma Rep. Jim Olsen held an interim study on Monday, Oct. 21, to discuss the effectiveness of properly administered corporal punishment.
Oklahoma lawmaker holds corporal punishment interim study, opponents frustrated
An interim study designed to examine the effectiveness of corporal punishment in schools played out with mixed reaction at the state capitol Monday.
Corporal punishment in schools debated at Oklahoma Capitol
Oklahoma has ranked fifth among states in the number of incidents of children being paddled at school, according to a study by the Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and Justice.
Oklahoma Republican wants corporal punishment for special needs students
On Monday, an Oklahoma House Representative held an interim study to explore the effectiveness of corporal punishment in state classrooms. Rep. Jim Olsen (R-Roland) stated that he has no intentions to force schools to adopt such policies but does support the practice for certain situations.
Oklahoma lawmaker wants to ensure corporal punishment for special needs students remains an option
By Kolby Terrell Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA (KOCO) — Efforts to get rid of corporal punishment for students with special needs have ramped up, but Oklahoma has not been successful in getting rid of it in schools.
Effectiveness of corporal punishment in schools the focus of Oklahoma interim study
A bill that would have banned the use of corporal punishment on students with disabilities didn't quite make it across the finish line this past legislative ses
Oklahoma lawmaker hosts study to promote corporal punishment
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