AZ SB1356

Requires school districts and charter schools that allow corporal punishment to review their policy at a public meeting within one year of the bill's effective date and vote to retain, revoke, or modify the policy.

Defines "corporal punishment" as the infliction of physical pain on a pupil as a means of discipline.

Permits incidental, minor, or reasonable physical contact to maintain order and control, and allows reasonable and necessary force to quell disturbances, prevent self-harm, defend others, or obtain dangerous objects or controlled substances.

Excludes from the definition of corporal punishment physical pain or discomfort from interscholastic sports, physical education, or extracurricular activities.