Recognizing Harm of Student Restraints in Schools
This House Resolution highlights the negative impacts of physical restraints on students in schools. It emphasizes the risks to children's health and development, as well as the effects on school personnel. The aim is to encourage local and state governments to implement rules prohibiting such practices to create safer learning environments.
Key points
Recognizes that physical restraints on children in schools can lead to short-term issues like sleep difficulties, learning problems, bruises, and even suicidal thoughts.
Highlights long-term consequences, including trauma development, distrust of adults, and interrupted brain development in children.
Points out the risk of secondary traumatic stress for educators, administrators, and officers who witness or administer restraints.
Encourages local and state governments to implement rules prohibiting physical restraints on young children in schools to enhance safety and transparency.
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