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School committee reviews proposed time‑out spaces policy as DESE revises statewide seclusion rules
Summary
The committee opened first discussion on a new policy (P5327) governing time‑out spaces, noting the draft aligns with DESE rulemaking (603 CMR) and will be posted for public comment; members requested clarification about parental documentation language and operational impacts.
The School Committee reviewed a draft new policy (P5327) covering the district’s use of time‑out spaces and voted to waive the first reading so the draft could be posted for public comment.
Policy-subcommittee members said the draft reflects state-level conversations and recent DESE rulemaking about seclusion and restraint. Staff and committee members said the goal is to codify existing district practices, set expectations for behavior-support plans, and ensure compliance with forthcoming…
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