Student Safety: Prohibiting Seclusion and Restraint in Schools
This Act aims to protect students from dangerous forms of seclusion and physical restraint in schools and educational programs. It prohibits certain methods and sets strict conditions for the permissible use of physical restraint, while also providing support for schools in implementing positive behavioral interventions and staff training. Parents gain the right to information and meetings after incidents, as well as the ability to pursue legal claims.
Key points
Total prohibition of seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous physical restraints that restrict breathing or blood flow to the brain.
Physical restraint is only allowed in cases of imminent danger of serious physical injury, after less restrictive interventions have failed, and only by trained personnel.
Mandatory training for school personnel, security guards, and law enforcement officers in crisis intervention and positive behavioral interventions.
Requirement for immediate notification to parents about physical restraint incidents and mandatory meetings to discuss the situation and prevent future occurrences.
Students or their parents can file civil actions against programs for violations, with no sovereign immunity for the programs.
Financial grants for State educational agencies to implement compliant policies, improve data collection, and develop positive behavioral interventions.
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