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118.31(3) (3) Subsection (2) does not prohibit an official, employee or agent of a school board from:

118.31(3)(a) (a) Using reasonable and necessary force to quell a disturbance or prevent an act that threatens physical injury to any person.

118.31(3)(b) (b) Using reasonable and necessary force to obtain possession of a weapon or other dangerous object within a pupil's control.

118.31(3)(c) (c) Using reasonable and necessary force for the purpose of self-defense or the defense of others under s. 939.48.

118.31(3)(d) (d) Using reasonable and necessary force for the protection of property under s. 939.49.

118.31(3)(e) (e) Using reasonable and necessary force to remove a disruptive pupil from a school premises or motor vehicle, as defined in s. 125.09 (2) (a) 1. and 4., or from school-sponsored activities.

118.31(3)(f) (f) Using reasonable and necessary force to prevent a pupil from inflicting harm on himself or herself.

118.31(3)(g) (g) Using reasonable and necessary force to protect the safety of others.

118.31(3)(h) (h) Using incidental, minor or reasonable physical contact designed to maintain order and control.