Section 513IAC1-2-5. Mechanical and chemical restraints prohibited

   (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), the use of mechanical restraints to restrict a student's freedom of movement is prohibited.

  (b) The use of any drug, medication, or other chemical to control behavior or restrict freedom of movement (except as authorized by a licensed physician or other qualified health care professional) is prohibited.

  (c) Schools shall never give a student any drug or medication that is not a standard treatment or dosage, or both, for the student's medical or psychiatric condition unless otherwise prescribed by a physician.

  (d) While transporting a student on a moving vehicle, a bus harness or other safety equipment may be required and is permissible for safety purposes. The use of any bus harness or safety equipment that is used to restrain a student during transportation must be documented. (Commission on Seclusion and Restraint in Schools; 513 IAC 1-2-5; filed Aug 5, 2014, 1:32 p.m.: 20140903-IR-513130408FRA)