FL H1231

School districts must prohibit seclusion and may only use restraint on students with IEPs when all positive behavior interventions have been exhausted and there is imminent risk of serious injury; prohibited restraint techniques include straightjackets, zip ties, handcuffs, and methods that restrict breathing

Schools must develop a crisis intervention plan for any student restrained twice in a semester, created by a team including parents, school personnel, and health professionals

Creates a 3-year Video Cameras in Public School Classrooms Pilot Program in Broward and Volusia counties, requiring video cameras in self-contained special education classrooms upon parent request, with recordings retained for at least 3 months

School districts must provide annual training to authorized personnel on positive behavior interventions, safe restraint techniques, risk assessment, documentation requirements, and CPR

Incident reports documenting restraint must be completed within 24 hours, provided to parents within 3 school days, and submitted monthly to district and state education officials; the Department of Education must publish de-identified restraint data on its website by October 1, 2020