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Bill would prohibit seclusion, limit restraint in schools
Author(s) -
Canady Valerie A.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
mental health weekly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1556-7583
pISSN - 1058-1103
DOI - 10.1002/mhw.31705
Subject(s) - seclusion , legislation , time limit , limit (mathematics) , political science , law , psychology , psychiatry , management , economics , mathematical analysis , mathematics
Federal legislation to establish strong federal standards to prohibit the use of seclusion and to limit restraint in federally funded schools, and improve the safety of students and school staff, has been introduced by House lawmakers. The bill would also ensure parents are informed when their child is physically restrained.