Section 301 - Definitions.

UT Code § 53G-8-301 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.

(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.