Requires parental notification when seclusion technique is utilized on student with disabilities; requires DOE to collect data on students with disabilities regarding exclusion from school pending psychiatric clearance and utilization of restraints and seclusion.
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This bill requires schools to notify parents immediately when seclusion techniques are used on students with disabilities and mandates a written report within 48 hours. It also directs the Department of Education to collect and publicly report data on the use of physical restraints and seclusion, as well as the number of students excluded from school for psychiatric evaluations. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability regarding these practices.
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