Bans dangerous restraints and seclusion in schools, and limits when physical restraint can be used.
This bill would stop schools from using certain types of restraints and seclusion on students. It would also set strict rules for when other physical restraints can be used, requiring trained staff and immediate parent notification. These changes would affect students, parents, and school staff in schools that receive federal money, aiming to create safer environments.
Today, rules about seclusion and restraint in schools can vary significantly across states and local districts. After this bill, specific dangerous types of restraint and seclusion would be banned nationwide in all federally funded schools, including Head Start programs. Strict federal rules would also govern when and how physical restraint can be used, requiring staff training, immediate parent communication, and detailed data reporting.
S 3448 · 119th Congress · December 11, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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