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S.3895, the revised version of HR2427, the Keeping All Students Safe Act, did not move forward in the November session of Congress. The bill could be introduced again next year.
The legislation would allow schools to include restraint and seclusion in students’ individualized education plans (IEPs) if students have a two-year history of behavior that could create “imminent danger of serious bodily injury in school.”
Read more: Revised Restraint and Seclusion Bill Stalled…
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The Autism Society published its policy on physical restraint and seclusion in school settings, as well as a listing of related recommendations, on its website recently.
According to the statement, the Autism Society believes that the use of restraint and seclusion is effective only as a last resort in emergencies when a child or others face immediate and imminent danger.
Read more: Autism Society Releases Policy on Physical Restraint and Seclusion in Schools…
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Senators have proposed a modified bill to restrict restraint and seclusion in schools.
The legislation was introduced in the Senate last week and is similar to HR 4247, Keeping All Student Safe Act, but will allow schools to include restraint and seclusion in students’ individualized education plans (IEPs) if students have a two-year history of behavior that could create “imminent danger of serious bodily injury in school.”
Read more: Revised Restraint and Seclusion Bill Proposed…
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The Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavior & Intervention Supports recently published an evaluation brief, “How Many States Reference SWPBS in Their Restraint-Seclusion Policies,” on their website (pbs.org).
The brief was a result of a survey of state departments of education that identified restraint and seclusion regulations. It aimed to assess the extent to which school-wide positive behavior support (SWPBS) was included in the restraint and seclusion regulation.
Read more: Brief Reports on PBIS in Restraint and Seclusion Legislation…
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) recently honored a group of behavioral health facilities who have taken strong measures to prevent use of seclusion and restraint.
Facilities were invited by SAMSHA to apply for national recognition. Facilities had to demonstrate reduction in use of restraint and seclusion.
Read more: SAMHSA Honors Behavioral Health Facilities…
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The Louisiana State Board of Education is required to prepare and adopt guidelines regarding the use of restraint and seclusion of students with disabilities after H.B. 405 was passed in June.
Read more: Louisiana Passes Restraint and Seclusion Guidelines…
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The Massachusetts Statewide Youth Experts held a series of youth only forums in late 2009 to develop a position statement on restraint and seclusion prevention.
The participating youth had experienced restraint and seclusion in different settings, including mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, and school. They used their experience to create a statement with proposed reasons, practices, and values to prevent the use of restraints and seclusions.
Read more: Massachusetts Youth Experts Develop Position Statement on Restraint and Seclusion…
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