AZ SB1594

Prohibits corporal punishment in Arizona public schools, barring teachers, principals, and other school district or charter school employees from inflicting physical pain on students as a disciplinary measure.

Defines corporal punishment as inflicting physical pain for discipline, but excludes incidental or minor physical contact used to maintain order, control, and safety in schools.

Allows continued use of restraint and seclusion techniques that comply with existing law (Section 15-105) when students present imminent danger of bodily harm to themselves or others.

Removes existing statutory provisions that permitted school governing boards to establish procedures for using corporal punishment.

Updates terminology throughout related statutes, changing "pupil" to "student" and making corresponding grammatical adjustments.