H.F. 3434 Summary

• Repeals Minnesota Statutes section 125A.0942, which established comprehensive standards for using restrictive procedures (physical holding and seclusion) on children with disabilities in schools.

• Removes requirements for schools to maintain public restrictive procedures plans, establish oversight committees, and provide detailed staff training on de-escalation and emergency procedures.

• Eliminates mandates for parent notification, individualized education program meetings, and data reporting to the commissioner regarding use of restrictive procedures on students.

• Updates references in sections 121A.582, 122A.187, and 125A.094 to conform to the repeal, removing citations to the eliminated standards section.

• Removes requirements for teachers renewing licenses to complete training on restrictive procedures, though de-escalation methods remain in continuing education.