CA SB483

Prohibits the use of prone restraint, including prone containment, by any educational provider on pupils in public schools and nonpublic schools or agencies.

Defines "prone restraint" as the application of a behavioral restraint on a pupil in a facedown position for any period of time, including the procedure known as prone containment.

Removes the previous authorization that allowed trained staff to use prone containment as an emergency intervention for pupils with exceptional needs.

Expands existing prohibitions on restraint and seclusion techniques to explicitly ban prone restraint in education settings, while maintaining exceptions for medical devices, vehicle safety restraints, and adaptive equipment.

Becomes effective as "Max Benson's Law," approved by the Governor on September 28, 2024.