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LPRO analysis: restraint and seclusion incidents in Oregon public schools have trended down since 2019–20
Summary
Legislative Policy and Research Office data analysis shows restraint and seclusion incidents declined from the pandemic high; LPRO estimated 4,439–4,995 total incidents in 2023–24, about 90% involved trained staff, and DHS substantiated 20 abuse allegations involving 16 staff in the estimated school‑year window.
The Legislative Policy and Research Office presented an analysis of Oregon Department of Education and Department of Human Services data on restraint and seclusion in public schools covering 2019–20 through 2023–24.
LPRO reported an overall downward trend from pandemic‑era highs. Because ODE suppresses district counts between 1 and 5 for confidentiality, LPRO estimated a range for unsuppressed incidents and reported an estimated 4,439–4,995 total incidents in the…
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