Section R. 400.8140 - DisciplineRule 140.
(1) Positive methods of discipline that encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem, and cooperation must be used.(2) All of the following means of punishment are prohibited: (a) Hitting, spanking, shaking, biting, pinching, or inflicting other forms of corporal punishment.(b) Placing any substances in a child's mouth, including but not limited to, soap, hot sauce, or vinegar.(c) Restricting a child's movement by binding or tying him or her.(d) Inflicting mental or emotional punishment, such as humiliating, shaming, or threatening a child.(e) Depriving a child of meals, snacks, rest, or necessary toilet use.(f) Excluding a child from outdoor play or other gross motor activities.(g) Excluding a child from daily learning experiences.(h) Confining a child in an enclosed area, such as a closet, locked room, box, or similar enclosure.(i) Time out must not be used for children under 3 years of age.(3) Non-severe and developmentally appropriate discipline or restraint may be used when reasonably necessary, based on a child's development, to prevent a child from harming himself or herself or to prevent a child from harming other persons or property, excluding those forms of punishment prohibited by subrule (2) of this rule.(4) A written policy must be developed and implemented regarding the age appropriate, non-severe discipline of children. The policy must be provided to staff and parents.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8140
2013 AACS; 2020 MR 23, Eff. 12/18/2019