Idaho § 39-1110A BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE

Idaho Statutes

§ 39-1110A — BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE

Idaho § 39-1110A

Title 39HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 11BASIC DAY CARE LICENSE

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Idaho Code § 39-1110A (2026).

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Methods of behavior management and discipline for children shall be positive, consistent, and based on each child’s needs, stage of development, and behavior. Discipline is to promote self-control, self-esteem, and independence. The following acts are prohibited:

(1)Any punishment inflicted on the body, including spanking;

(2)Cruel and unusual physical exercise, including forcing a child to take an uncomfortable position;

(3)Use of excessive physical labor;

(4)Use of restraints;

(5)Locking a child in a room or area;

(6)Denying necessities, including food, clothing, bedding, rest, toilet use, personal care and sanitation, or entrance to the home or facility; and

(7)Mental or emotional cruelty or verbal abuse.

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Methods of behavior management and discipline for children shall be positive, consistent, and based on each child’s needs, stage of development, and behavior. Discipline is to promote self-control, self-esteem, and independence. The following acts are prohibited:
(1) Any punishment inflicted on the body, including spanking;
(2) Cruel and unusual physical exercise, including forcing a child to take an uncomfortable position;
(3) Use of excessive physical labor;
(4) Use of restraints;
(5) Locking a child in a room or area;
(6) Denying necessities, including food, clothing, bedding, rest, toilet use, personal care and sanitation, or entrance to the home or facility; and
(7) Mental or emotional cruelty or verbal abuse.