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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Expands the definitions of "isolated time out" or "time out", "physical restraint" or "restraint", and "time out". Removes exceptions to the prohibition of prone restraint. Removes language providing that the parents or guardian of a student and the State Superintendent of Education shall be informed whenever isolated time out, time out, or physical restraint is used. Establishes complaint procedures to replace the complaint procedures set forth in the State Board of Education's rules. Provides that staff members responsible for implementing isolated time out, time out, or physical restraint must be trained in accordance with the system of non-violent intervention adopted by the school district and must be trained at least once every 2 years in a session that is not less than 6 hours. Requires the State Board to convene a group of stakeholders to annually review: (1) data associated with the use of physical restraint, time out, and isolated time out, and efforts made by public entities to reduce these practices; (2) strategies to reduce physical restraint, time out, and isolated time out; (3) decisions made by the State Board related to physical restraint, time out, and isolated time out; (4) student behavior and behavioral interventions that can be use as an alternative to physical restraint, time out, and isolated time out; and (5) professional development needed for public entities in behavioral interventions to ensure the proper use of physical restraint, time out, and isolated time out. Makes other changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code to enhance regulations around the use of isolated time out, time out, and physical restraint in schools. It expands definitions of these terms and removes previous exceptions for prone restraint, which is now entirely prohibited. The bill emphasizes reducing and ultimately eliminating improper interventions by requiring staff to be trained in non-violent crisis intervention techniques at least once every two years in a comprehensive 6-hour session. It establishes new complaint procedures for parents or guardians who believe these interventions have been inappropriately used, allowing them to file detailed written complaints with the State Board of Education, which must conduct investigations and issue written decisions. The bill also mandates that after each incident involving time out or restraint, schools must notify parents and potentially hold a meeting to discuss the circumstances. Additionally, the State Board must convene an annual stakeholder group to review data, strategies, and professional development related to these interventions, with the ultimate goal of reducing their use and finding alternative behavioral management techniques. The legislation aims to prioritize student and staff safety while minimizing potentially harmful disciplinary practices.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1943&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1943sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1943.htm |
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