Use of Reasonable Force in Schools

All school personnel have the legal authority to use reasonable force on and off school grounds if they have lawful control of or are in charge of the student in question. It is up to the professional judgment of the staff member involved and must be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This Use of Reasonable Force in Schools course will teach your staff what constitutes acceptable use of reasonable force, who can use it, how to identify situations when it is appropriate, the legal framework surrounding reasonable force, instances when physical contact is allowed by law, and where to find additional information about the use of reasonable force.