Expands limits on use of restraint and seclusion to all students and imposes certain data collection and training requirements on DOE.
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Overview
This bill expands the limits on the use of restraint and seclusion techniques to all students in New Jersey, not just students with disabilities. It also imposes new data collection and training requirements on the Department of Education (DOE) to track these practices and ensure staff are properly trained. Specifically, the bill mandates data collection on restraint/seclusion usage, requires individualized education program meetings after incidents, and necessitates immediate parental notification and reporting.
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