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District reports changes and a decline in recorded restraint/seclusion after staff training
Summary
The district presented its annual physical restraint and seclusion report, described recent state law changes that broaden reporting and tightened timelines, and outlined training and procedural steps the district will use to reduce incidents and meet DPI oversight requirements.
At the board meeting, district staff presented the annual report on physical restraint and seclusion and described recent changes in state rules that affect reporting, timelines and training requirements. The presenter identified themselves as Brian and said the changes — effective in March 2022 under state rule updates — mean any restraint or seclusion that occurs on school grounds must be reported, even if a law-enforcement officer is involved.
Brian explained the law now requires schools to provide a copy of the incident report to parents within three days and to convene the involved team to review the incident within 24 hours. He said the required review must address triggers, how the incident was handled,…
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