Bans using seclusion to confine a student

Summary

HB 3495 would ban the practice of locking a student alone in a room (seclusion) unless the student is an imminent danger to themselves or others. It also restricts mechanical, physical, and prone restraints that could harm a student and requires schools to adopt detailed policies, training, and reporting. The goal is to protect student safety and limit punitive isolation methods.

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