Is it legal for a school to hold a student against their will for behaviour management?


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LiamNZ asked:


Is it legal for a school to lock a student in a room (with a locked door on both sides) for purposes of behaviour management?
Could the fire code prohibit this?

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3 Responses to “Is it legal for a school to hold a student against their will for behaviour management?”

  1. D Says:

    yea, if you’re being stupid and you won’t stay still, than yea, to a point, it’s ok…as long it’s not like over night… D

  2. Well Duh! Says:

    Yes if the kid is out of control. You bet. Well Duh!

  3. Siobhan Says:

    Yes - they made a great movie about it called “The Breakfast Club” highly recommend it. Siobhan

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