2016 House Bill 5411 / Public Act 396

Create statewide policy on seclusion and restraint in schools

Introduced in the House

March 2, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Christine Greig (D-37)

To require the uniform policy on the use of seclusion and restraint in public schools expressed by House Bills 5409 to 5418 to include prohibitions on corporal punishment, chemical restraints, and specified forms of physical restraint.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Sept. 22, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill 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 36 to 1 (details)

To require the uniform policy on the use of seclusion and restraint in public schools expressed by House Bills 5409 to 5418 to include prohibitions on corporal punishment, chemical restraints, and specified forms of physical restraint.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2016