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MI SB0836
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds section 1307c to Michigan's Revised School Code to establish mandatory provisions for emergency seclusion and physical restraint policies in schools.
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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.
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Restricts emergency physical restraint to 10 minutes maximum, with additional support and documentation required if that limit is exceeded.
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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.
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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