HB 1688 (2026)
Expand allowable restraint and seclusion permitted in schools, facilities
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Last updated 2026-01-30 2:42 pm
Summary:
Expands the circumstances where restraint is permitted in schools and treatment facilities. For example, this bill allows restraint when there is a risk of bodily harm, not just a substantial risk of serious bodily harm. The bill also allows involuntary separation of a child from a stressful environment.
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