Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee hears bill to pilot trauma‑informed approaches to reduce school restraint and seclusion
Summary
A proposal to create a voluntary Safe Schools pilot to test trauma‑informed, evidence‑based alternatives to restraint and seclusion drew support from the Office of the Child Advocate and national advocates, who urged proactive training and data collection.
Representative Peter Petrino introduced House Bill 653 as the outcome of an interim study on use of restraint and seclusion in schools. He said parents had testified about injuries and alleged abuse, and the interim work identified alternative, trauma‑informed approaches to reduce the need for restraint and seclusion.
Lisa Maschio, associate child advocate for the state Office of the Child Advocate, said her office reviewed more than 1,500 restraint and seclusion reports in fiscal year 2024 and cited…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
