Kentucky is one of 19 states that still allows corporal punishment in schools, but that could soon change

By Nadia Ramlagan
Public News Service
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban spanking in schools. Kentucky is one of 19 states that continue to allow corporal punishment.
Glasgow family court judge Mica Wood Pence is responsible for placing children in foster care. She said when children have experienced physical violence in the home, hitting or spanking in school can do serious damage...