Washington SB5654 aims to protect students from harmful practices by limiting the use of isolation and restraint in public schools and educational.

Washington SB5654 mandates that school districts and other educational service providers adopt policies and procedures to limit the use of isolation and restraint on students. It prohibits the use of chemical and mechanical restraint, corporal punishment, and physical restraint imposed solely for disciplinary or convenience purposes. Isolation and physical restraint are only allowed when necessary to prevent imminent harm to the student or others, with less restrictive interventions being ineffective.

Washington SB5654 aims to protect students from harmful practices by limiting the use of isolation and restraint in public schools and educational.

Washington SB5654 mandates that school districts and other educational service providers adopt policies and procedures to limit the use of isolation and restraint on students. It prohibits the use of chemical and mechanical restraint, corporal punishment, and physical restraint imposed solely for disciplinary or convenience purposes. Isolation and physical restraint are only allowed when necessary to prevent imminent harm to the student or others, with less restrictive interventions being ineffective.