2016 House Bill 5414 / Public Act 399

Create statewide policy on seclusion and restraint in schools

Introduced in the House

March 2, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Amanda Price (R-89)

To require public schools to have a written policy on the use of seclusion and restraint in an emergency situation. This is part of a package comprised of House Bills 5409 to 5418 to create a uniform policy on the use of seclusion and restraint in public schools.

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 36 to 1 (details)

To require public schools to have a written policy on the use of seclusion and restraint in an emergency situation. This is part of a package comprised of House Bills 5409 to 5418 to create a uniform policy on the use of seclusion and restraint in public schools.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2016