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Comments from 12/7/19 Poll - Student Touch Policies
Does your school/district have a policy that spells out permissible appropriate touching of a student? (For example, a hug, a pat on the back, a directional touch on the arm, etc.)
| Answer | Respondent |
|---|---|
| Being a music teacher, some "touching" is necessary in instruction. | Anonymous |
| A great idea as there are times it is necessary to touch a child or young adult and having a clear policy separates the gray areas that many issues tend to arise from. | Anonymous |
| My guess is no, but I'm not sure. | Anonymous |
| Unfortunately these days we have policies to the opposite- when staff can not touch students and what is considered “over the line” and all consequences related to that. How sad life is when we dictate what is permissible and what is not. Would be interested in seeing other school’s policies! | Anonymous |
| Students should not be touched in any way that could be construed as inappropriately affectionate, including lap sitting, lifting students onto playground equipment, etc. | Anonymous |
| Thank god! | Anonymous |
| We have a policy that is very specific about touching a student | Anonymous |
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