AZ HB2642

Prohibits use of isolation and seclusion rooms as punishment, to force compliance, or as a substitute for educational support for pupils without an individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan.

Requires schools to document and report to the department of education each instance a pupil with an IEP or Section 504 plan is placed in isolation or seclusion, including date, duration, reason, staff qualifications, parent notification time, and monitoring details.

Mandates that school personnel placing or monitoring pupils in isolation or seclusion rooms obtain annual training in conflict prevention, crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and the physical and psychological effects of isolation and seclusion.

Establishes that pupils may only be placed in isolation or seclusion rooms when they pose clear, present, and imminent physical danger and less restrictive measures have been attempted without success.

Sets physical and safety standards for isolation and seclusion rooms including adequate size, lighting, ventilation, safety hazards elimination, continuous monitoring, and emergency lock release capability, with annual fire and safety inspections required.