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Utah House rejects repeal of statute allowing corporal punishment in public schools after prolonged debate
Summary
After hours of floor debate featuring personal testimony and legal concerns, the Utah House voted 31–42 on Feb. 6, 1997, to defeat Senate Bill 101, which would have removed language allowing corporal punishment in public schools.
The Utah House of Representatives on Feb. 6, 1997, defeated Senate Bill 101, a measure that would have struck statutory language allowing corporal punishment in public schools. The final vote was 31 in favor and 42 opposed, returning the bill to the Senate.
Supporters of SB101 urged repeal on grounds that the provision is largely unused, invites litigation and is unnecessary in modern school discipline. During floor debate, a proponent summarized the…
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