2016 Senate Bill 835

Create statewide policy on seclusion and restraint in schools

Introduced in the Senate

March 2, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Margaret O’Brien (R-20)

To declare a legislative “finding” that certain specified factors should be considered in creating a uniform policy on the use of seclusion and restraint in public schools. This is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 835 to 838 that aims to gradually establish and implement this in all schools.

Referred to the Committee on Education