WA HB1795

Prohibits chemical restraint, mechanical restraint, and isolation used solely for discipline or staff convenience in all Washington public schools and educational programs, while allowing limited physical restraint only when a student poses an imminent likelihood of serious harm

Bans isolation of prekindergarten through grade 5 students beginning August 1, 2027, with exemptions available until July 31, 2030 (or later) for districts needing time to complete required staff training

Requires school districts to adopt isolation and restraint policies, prepare staff training plans on student behavior management and crisis prevention by August 1, 2026, and submit annual incident reports including data disaggregated by student demographics

Mandates follow-up procedures after isolation, restraint, or room clear incidents including parent notification within 24 hours, written incident reports within 3 business days, functional behavioral assessments, and behavioral intervention plans

Directs the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop model training guidance, approve intensive crisis prevention training programs, provide technical assistance, fund regional coaches through educational service districts, and place non-compliant districts on improvement plans