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NJ A501
NJ A501Establishes certain requirements for use of restraint and seclusion on students with disabilities in school districts, educational services commissions, and approved private schools for students with disabilities.*
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Introduced
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
In Committee
12/18/2017
12/18/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires a school district or an approved private school for students with disabilities that chooses to utilize physical restraint on students with disabilities to ensure that: · a student is not restrained in the prone position unless a physician authorizes the use of this restraint technique; · staff members who are involved in the restraint of a student receive training in safe techniques for physical restraint. This training must be updated at least annually; and · the parent or guardian of a student is immediately notified by telephone or through some means of electronic communication when physical restraint has been used on the student. A full written report of the incident must be provided to the parent or guardian within 24 hours of the occurrence of the incident.
AI Summary
This bill establishes certain requirements for the use of physical restraint and seclusion on students with disabilities in school districts, educational services commissions, and approved private schools for students with disabilities. The key provisions include: (1) a prohibition on restraining students in the prone position unless authorized by a physician; (2) a requirement for staff members involved in restraint to receive annual training in safe techniques; and (3) a requirement to immediately notify parents or guardians when physical restraint is used and provide a full written report within 24 hours.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Substituted by S1163 (2R) (on 01/08/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1000/501_R1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1000/501_R1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1000/501_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1000/501_I1.PDF |
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