Subcommittee refers revised restraint, timeout and seclusion policy after DESE rule changes

Jun 10, 2026

Following DESE updates, the subcommittee reviewed a revised policy that separates timeout and seclusion, clarifies prerequisites for seclusion (parent consent, licensed mental health and medical clearance, principal approval), monitoring, and reporting; members voted to refer the policy to the full committee for July consideration.

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The Fall River Public Schools Policy Subcommittee voted June 10 to refer a revised restraint, timeout and seclusion policy to the full committee after a presentation on changes in the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulations (603 CMR 46) that take effect Aug. 17.

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