Indiana Administrative Code (Last Updated: December 20, 2016) |
Title 513. COMMISSION ON SECLUSION AND RESTRAINT IN SCHOOLS |
Article 513IAC1. SECLUSION AND RESTRAINT IN SCHOOLS |
Rule 513IAC1-2. General Provisions |
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)