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MI SB0836

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rick Jones

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds section 1307c to Michigan's Revised School Code to establish mandatory provisions for emergency seclusion and physical restraint policies in schools.

  • Restricts emergency seclusion to 15 minutes for elementary pupils and 20 minutes for middle and high school pupils, with requirements for additional support and documentation if exceeded.

  • Restricts emergency physical restraint to 10 minutes maximum, with additional support and documentation required if that limit is exceeded.

  • Requires school personnel to immediately call identified personnel for help during emergencies, continually observe students for physical distress, and document all observations during seclusion or restraint.

  • Makes the act conditional on enactment of House Bill 5410 and Senate Bill 837, taking effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Education; discipline; restrictions on use of seclusion and restraint; require to be included in state policy on schoolwide positive intervention and support plans. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1307c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5410'16, HB 5417'16, SB 0837'16

Education: discipline

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Education

3/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Education3/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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