NM HB120

Physical restraint and seclusion of students permitted only when behavior presents imminent danger of serious physical harm and less restrictive interventions are insufficient to mitigate the threat

Prohibits chemical restraint (medication to control behavior), mechanical restraint (devices restricting movement), prone restraint (face-down positioning), and seclusion without continuous line-of-sight supervision in all public schools

Requires biannual training for designated school employees on de-escalation, positive behavior interventions, and restraint techniques, with at least one administrator per school trained; all training must be department-approved

Mandates same-day or 24-hour parent notification after any restraint/seclusion incident, with detailed written documentation on a department form within three school days including precursors, duration, techniques used, and staff involved

Schools must conduct formal review with certified specialist when restraint or seclusion is used more than once on a student during a school year, and parents may request an IEP, behavior intervention plan, or student assistance team meeting after any incident