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A 5273 In Committee

Prohibits the use of restraints and seclusion in schools and provides for more rapid notice to parents if restraints or seclusion is used

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Implements a state-wide plan to prevent and reduce the use of seclusion and physical restraint in schools; prohibits the use of seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing on students; authorizes annual appropriations to provide grants to school districts; provides for more rapid notice to parents if restraints or seclusion is used on a student.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 12, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO EDUCATION
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
31 · Low