Act’s ‘reasonable force’ plan for disruptive students sparks safety fears

Zeb Tupa'iMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·2 Aug, 2026 06:11 AM3 mins to read‌The Act Party wants to give teachers powers to use “reasonable force” to remove “disruptive students” from classrooms. Video / NZ HeraldEducation leaders warn the Act Party’s plan to allow school staff to use “reasonable force” to remove disru

ACT wants to give teachers the legal power to remove "seriously or persistently disruptive" students from a classroom.