MI HB5126

Amends the definition of "school personnel" in Michigan education law to exclude law enforcement officers assigned to regularly and continuously work under contract in public schools, except for sections 1307d and 1307f.

Establishes comprehensive definitions for restraint and seclusion practices including emergency physical restraint, emergency seclusion, chemical restraint, mechanical restraint, and prone restraint.

Defines "emergency situation" as a situation where a pupil's behavior poses imminent risk to safety and requires immediate intervention.

Specifies that emergency physical restraint and emergency seclusion cannot be used for convenience, as discipline, as punishment, as a substitute for less restrictive alternatives, or as a substitute for staffing or training.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with approval date of December 28, 2017 and effective date of March 28, 2018.