2016 House Bill 5410 / Public Act 395

Create statewide policy on seclusion and restraint in schools

Introduced in the House

March 2, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Frank Liberati (D-13)

To require the Department of Education to develop a uniform policy on the use of seclusion and restraint in public schools, according to goals and guidelines articulated by House Bills 5409 to 5416.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Sept. 22, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 7, 2016

Passed in the House 84 to 23 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 8, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 14, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To require the Department of Education to develop a uniform policy on the use of seclusion and restraint in public schools, according to goals and guidelines articulated by House Bills 5409 to 5416.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 29, 2016