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MD HB1255
MD HB1255Education - Physical Restraint and Seclusion - Limitations, Reporting, and Training
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Introduced
02/11/2022
02/11/2022
In Committee
03/29/2022
03/29/2022
Crossed Over
03/21/2022
03/21/2022
Passed
04/01/2022
04/01/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/09/2022
04/09/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a public agency from using seclusion as a behavioral health intervention for a student; prohibiting a public agency from using physical restraint or a nonpublic school from using physical restraint or seclusion as a behavioral health intervention for a student, except under certain circumstances; requiring the State Department of Education to develop an accountability system to measure compliance with certain regulations; requiring the adoption of positive behavioral intervention training requirements; etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits public agencies from using seclusion as a behavioral health intervention for students, and prohibits public agencies and nonpublic schools from using physical restraint or seclusion unless certain conditions are met. The bill requires the State Department of Education to develop an accountability system to measure compliance with regulations, analyze data on behavioral interventions, and report findings to the General Assembly. The bill also requires the State Superintendent to adopt training requirements for school personnel on positive behavioral interventions, strategies, and supports, including trauma-informed interventions. The bill applies to public agencies, including the Juvenile Services Education Program, and nonpublic schools that receive funds from the Department to provide special education services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Eric Ebersole (D)*,
Lisa Belcastro (D),
Rachel Jones (D),
Anne Kaiser (D),
Ken Kerr (D),
Edith Patterson (D),
Jesse Pippy (R),
Elizabeth Proctor (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Brenda Thiam (R),
Karen Young (D),
Pat Young (D),
Last Action
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 31 (on 04/09/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1255?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/Chapters_noln/CH_31_hb1255e.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb1255e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 543227/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0005/hb1255_54322701.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/hb1255_ehe.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb1255t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 343821/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0005/hb1255_34382101.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb1255f.pdf |
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