5908-S2 AMS MCAU S2277.1
2SSB 5908 - S AMD 124
By Senator McAuliffe
On page 3, line 14, after "movement" insert ". Restraint does not mean physical guidance of students to transition between activities, classes, and school to bus"
On page 3, beginning on line 38, after "intervention" strike ", but" and insert "unless the parent or guardian and the multidisciplinary team agree that restraint or isolation as a planned behavior intervention is necessary for the student's safety. An individualized education program or plan developed under section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973"
EFFECT: States in the definition of "restraint" that it does not mean physical guidance of students to transition between activities, classes, and school to bus.
Provides that an IEP or section 504 plan may include the use of restraint or isolation as a planned behavior intervention if the parent or guardian and the multidisciplinary team agree that it is necessary for the student's safety.
Separates one longer sentence into two shorter sentences.
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