(a) For the purpose of this section, corporal punishment means any act of physical force upon a child for the purpose of punishing that child, as defined in section 19.3 of this Title.
(b) The program shall establish, and inform all parents and staff of a written pupil discipline policy. Such policy shall include the following:
(1) any discipline used must relate to the child's misbehavior and be handled without prolonged delay on the part of the staff;