LA HB684

Requires mandatory installation of video and audio cameras in all self-contained special education classrooms where students spend at least 50% of their instructional day, removing the previous requirement that parents must request camera installation.

Restricts seclusion and physical restraint to situations involving imminent risk of harm to self or others, prohibits mechanical restraint entirely, and requires schools to use positive behavioral interventions and de-escalation as alternatives before resorting to these measures.

Mandates teacher education programs include crisis intervention training and behavior management strategies for students with disabilities as a requirement for certification.

Establishes detailed incident reporting requirements including same-day parental notification by phone, written reports within one school day, and mandatory review by a school nurse or health designee to document any signs of injury or distress.

Triggers an Individualized Education Program team meeting after three incidents of seclusion or physical restraint in a school year to review and revise the student's Behavioral Intervention Plan, with ongoing reviews every three weeks if incidents continue.