ID H0218

Prohibits corporal punishment in schools and establishes that teachers shall not use corporal punishment as a disciplinary measure.

Defines and restricts use of restraint and seclusion to only emergency situations where a student's conduct places themselves, employees, or others in imminent danger of serious bodily harm, with immediate termination once danger ceases.

Requires all public, charter, and private school staff to receive annual professional development training in positive behavior supports, de-escalation techniques, and classroom behavior management.

Mandates that school district boards, charter school directors, and private school administrators adopt comprehensive seclusion and restraint policies that apply to both disabled and nondisabled students, including definitions, guidelines, reporting requirements, and periodic review procedures.

Directs the state department of education to prepare resources, guidance, and training modules to support schools in complying with these provisions.

Effective July 1, 2023, declared as emergency measure.