Bill > SB5559

This bill prohibits the use of isolation, mechanical restraint, and chemical restraint on students in public schools and educational programs. It defines these terms and outlines restrictions on their use, including requiring that isolation rooms remain unlocked and that schools remove or repurpose existing isolation rooms by January 1, 2024. The bill also requires schools to implement follow-up procedures after any incident of restraint or isolation, report such incidents to the district and state, and provide annual data summaries to the school board and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The bill further directs school districts to provide ongoing training and support to staff on compliance with laws and evidence-based practices to reduce the use of restraint.