School Discipline Amendments

Summary

The bill creates minimum physical and operational standards for any seclusion room used in Utah public or private schools, and it limits when and how seclusion or physical restraint may be used. It also prohibits corporal punishment, requires video recording, staff training, reporting, and gives the State Board of Education rule‑making authority. The changes aim to protect students’ safety and privacy.

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