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The Wyoming Department of Education is taking comments on its proposed state restraint and seclusion guidelines for public schools. The agency will also hold public discussion forums on the subject.
School districts have until December 31, 2011 to approve their own policies.
Read more: Wyoming Department of Education Accepts Input on Restraint and Seclusion Guidelines…
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According to a recent article on the CBC News website, restraints are used on one in four people in Ontario mental health wards.
The restraints being used include straps, sedative drugs, and other methods.
Read more: Restraints Used on One in Four Psychiatric Patients…
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Read Tony Jace’s latest entry in the CPI Executive Blog, “CPI’s Success as a Premier Training Provider in Oklahoma,” about CPI’s training initiatives in the state.
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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…
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Louisiana adopted SB 59 on June 29, 2011. It requires the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to create definitions, rules, guidelines, and procedures regarding the use of restraint and seclusion on children with exceptionalities. It also requires documentation of incidents of restraint and seclusion and notification plans for parents and legal guardians.
Read more: Louisiana Adopts SB 59…
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CPI continues to monitor national legislative activity regarding restraint and seclusion. Here is a summary of the most recent activity.
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Florida HB 1255 revises provisions related to the use of restraint and seclusion on students with disabilities. It requires the local department of education to establish standards for documentation of restraint and seclusion incidents, and to provide them to school districts by a specific date. It also revises provisions related to school district policies and procedures to include monitoring, training, and planning, to reduce the use of restraint and seclusion. The bill became effective on July 1, 2011.
Read more: July 2011 Legislation Activity Update…
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Read more: Video of TASH Congressional Briefing on Restraint and Seclusion…
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