ID H0581

Prohibits corporal punishment in schools and defines physical escort as temporary touching to direct a student to a safe location, which may be used when a student severely disrupts learning or when identified in an individualized education program.

Bans chemical restraint entirely and restricts physical or mechanical restraint and seclusion to only situations where a student's conduct places themselves, employees, or others in imminent danger of serious bodily harm.

Requires restraint or seclusion to immediately terminate once the student is no longer placing anyone in imminent danger or when a parent or legal guardian takes custody of the student.

Mandates all public and charter school staff receive annual professional development training in positive behavior supports, de-escalation techniques, and classroom behavior management, with additional crisis management training for staff serving students with aggressive or dangerous behaviors.

Requires school district boards of trustees and public charter school directors to adopt and demonstrate seclusion and restraint policies that include definitions, usage guidelines, reporting requirements, and periodic review procedures.

Act becomes effective July 1, 2024.