Identifier
Created
Classification
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09STATE126228
2009-12-10 00:43:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
RESPONSE TO SR VILLALOBOS AND SR NOWAK REGARDING
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UNCLAS STATE 126228
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM UNCHR
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO SR VILLALOBOS AND SR NOWAK REGARDING
THE USE OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO
DISCIPLINE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES - GENEVA LOG 72-2009
UNCLAS STATE 126228
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM UNCHR
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO SR VILLALOBOS AND SR NOWAK REGARDING
THE USE OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO
DISCIPLINE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES - GENEVA LOG 72-2009
1. This is an action Request. Mission Geneva is requested
to convey to the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to
education and the UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other
cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the text
of the letter in paragraph 3. This is in response to their
letter of 24 September, 2009. The full substantive response
will be sent by-email. This is item #72 on the Geneva Log.
2. In their letter Mr. Villalobos and Mr. Nowak raised
concern about information they received regarding the use of
corporal punishment in U.S. public schools to discipline
students with disabilities. They allege that corporal
punishment is still permitted in twenty states and hundreds
of school districts still make routine use of it to
discipline students. Students with disabilities are
allegedly subjected to corporal punishment at
disproportionately high rates. We consulted with the
Department of Education which provides the attached response.
The response will be e-mailed to the Misssion.
3. Begin text of letter.
Mr. Vernor Munoz Villalobos
Special Rapporteur on the right to education
Geneva, Switzerland
Mr. Manfred Nowak
Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or
degrading treatment or punishment
Geneva, Switzerland
The Government of the United States of AMERICA welcomes the
opportunity to respond to your letter of September 24, 2009
concerning corporal punishment of children with disabilities
in schools and provides additional information regarding the
matters raised in your letter.
4. End text. Complimentary closing.
5. Appreciate Mission's assistance.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM UNCHR
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO SR VILLALOBOS AND SR NOWAK REGARDING
THE USE OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO
DISCIPLINE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES - GENEVA LOG 72-2009
1. This is an action Request. Mission Geneva is requested
to convey to the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to
education and the UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other
cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the text
of the letter in paragraph 3. This is in response to their
letter of 24 September, 2009. The full substantive response
will be sent by-email. This is item #72 on the Geneva Log.
2. In their letter Mr. Villalobos and Mr. Nowak raised
concern about information they received regarding the use of
corporal punishment in U.S. public schools to discipline
students with disabilities. They allege that corporal
punishment is still permitted in twenty states and hundreds
of school districts still make routine use of it to
discipline students. Students with disabilities are
allegedly subjected to corporal punishment at
disproportionately high rates. We consulted with the
Department of Education which provides the attached response.
The response will be e-mailed to the Misssion.
3. Begin text of letter.
Mr. Vernor Munoz Villalobos
Special Rapporteur on the right to education
Geneva, Switzerland
Mr. Manfred Nowak
Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or
degrading treatment or punishment
Geneva, Switzerland
The Government of the United States of AMERICA welcomes the
opportunity to respond to your letter of September 24, 2009
concerning corporal punishment of children with disabilities
in schools and provides additional information regarding the
matters raised in your letter.
4. End text. Complimentary closing.
5. Appreciate Mission's assistance.
CLINTON