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Policy committee adopts special‑education updates tied to Act 4 79, including classroom cameras
Summary
The St. Mary Parish policy committee voted to adopt revisions to special‑education policies required by Act 4 79, clarifying rules on seclusion and physical restraint and adding a state‑required audio‑video camera requirement for special‑education classrooms; the committee approved the changes by voice vote.
The St. Mary Parish Policy Committee voted to adopt revisions to several special‑education policies to comply with Act 4 79, the committee heard. The changes consolidate statutory updates on seclusion and physical restraint and add a requirement that the district operate audio‑video cameras in special‑education classrooms in accordance with procedures set by the superintendent.
"Act 4 79 made substantial changes to special education requirements for students with exceptionalities, particularly in the requirements for seclusion and physical restraint," the committee…
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