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This bill provides comprehensive regulations for the use of seclusion and physical restraint for students with exceptionalities in Louisiana public schools. The legislation establishes detailed guidelines for when and how seclusion and physical restraint can be used, emphasizing that these methods should only be employed as a last resort when a student poses an imminent risk of harm to themselves or others. Key provisions include requiring crisis intervention training for teachers, mandating specific documentation and reporting procedures for any incidents of seclusion or restraint, and establishing strict definitions and limitations on how these interventions can be implemented. The bill also requires schools to notify parents immediately after such incidents, create detailed incident reports, and review a student's behavioral intervention plan if they experience multiple incidents of seclusion or restraint. Additionally, the legislation introduces requirements for sensory rooms as a less restrictive alternative, mandates the creation of specific training programs for school employees, and requires the state Department of Education to maintain a comprehensive database and annual report on seclusion and physical restraint incidents, disaggregated by various student characteristics. The bill aims to protect students with exceptionalities by ensuring that seclusion and physical restraint are used only as a safe, last-resort intervention with proper oversight and documentation.

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