Bill No.: SF0036                  Drafter:  JDA

LSO No.:  11LSO-0305              Effective Date:  2/24/2011

Enrolled Act No.:  SEA0041

Chapter No.:       67

Prime Sponsor:     Senator Case

Catch Title:       Seclusion and restraint in schools.

Subject:  Use of seclusion and restraint in schools.

Summary/Major Elements:

· Under current law there is no specific direction related to the use of seclusion and restraint in schools.

· This act requires the state superintendent to establish requirements for school district policies on the use of seclusion and restraint and to review the policies adopted by each district.

· The act requires each district to adopt a policy regarding the use of seclusion and restraint in schools and provides definitions for "restraint" and "seclusion".