WA SB5654

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

Phases out isolation for prekindergarten through grade 5 students by August 1, 2027, with exemptions available for districts that need additional time to train staff on alternative crisis prevention methods

Requires written incident reports within two business days of any restraint, isolation, or room clear event, with mandatory parental notification within 24 hours and follow-up behavioral intervention planning

Mandates staff training on student behavior management and intensive crisis prevention, with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction required to develop model training plans, approve crisis response training programs, and provide technical assistance

Establishes regional coaches through educational service districts to support implementation, creates a monitoring and enforcement system including plans of improvement for non-compliant districts, and extends demonstration projects through 2027 to identify best practices