MSNBC, June 13, 1999

Campbell County School District considers spanking
By James Boatman with staff reports

GILLETTE, WY - Students who get in trouble in the Campbell County School District may be able to choose a form of corporal punishment as one of their alternatives.

Under the policy, the principal, assistant principal or a designated adult could only administer the spanking.

Monday, the board of trustees is scheduled to consider a proposal that would give administrators the authority to spank students as a way to correct unruly behavior. Under the policy, the principal, assistant principal or a designated adult could only administer the spanking. The spanking would be conducted in the presence of another district employee.


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