CPI continues to monitor national legislation regarding restraint and seclusion. Here is a summary of the most recent activity.
Wyoming passed Chapter 42: Restraint and Seclusion in Schools, effective December 1, 2011. It requires public school staff training to prevent the use of restraint and seclusion; development of incident review and debriefing strategies; and documentation of each restraint or seclusion incident.
Read more: December Legislation Activity Update…
Twenty-one states have passed anti-bullying laws this year, in response to the US Department of Bullying and Education’s increased focus on bullying, according to a recent article.
Though the laws vary by state, they reflect an increased sense of priority in the fight against bullying, as the problem has become more publicized, and cyber bullying is more common.
Read more: 21 States Pass Anti-Bullying Laws in 2011…
Effective August 31, 2011, Manitoba’s Workplace Safety and Health Regulation 107 was amended to include new requirements to protect workers from violence in the workplace. Key changes include the requirement that workplaces providing public services develop and follow a violence prevention policy. According to the legislation, employers must:
Read more: Manitoba Updates Workplace Safety and Health Regulation…
Oregon adopted HB 2939 on August 2, 2011. It prohibits the use of mechanical, chemical, and prone restraints on students in public schools. Physical restraint may be used only under specific circumstances, following specific procedures.
Read more: Oregon Adopts HB 2939…