Section 513IAC1-2-4. Prevention  


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  •    (a) Every effort shall be made to prevent the need for the use of restraint or for the use of seclusion on a student.

      (b) Seclusion or physical restraint shall not be used except when used as a last resort in situations where:

    (1) the student's behavior poses imminent risk of injury to self or others; and

    (2) other less restrictive interventions are ineffective.

      (c) Any use of seclusion or restraint:

    (1) may only be used for a short period of time; and

    (2) shall be discontinued as soon as the imminent risk of injury to self or others has dissipated.

    (Commission on Seclusion and Restraint in Schools; 513 IAC 1-2-4; filed Aug 5, 2014, 1:32 p.m.: 20140903-IR-513130408FRA)