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Idaho: Act to revise provisions regarding classroom behavior and prohibit certain disciplinary actions HB 281a
Aims to prohibit corporal punishment as a classroom punishment method, prohibit restraint and seclusion as a form of discipline, clarify that restraint and seclusion can only be used in emergency situations, require the state department of education to prepare resources and training for staff, and require all school districts, public charter, and private schools to have a restraint and seclusion policy.
Idaho House Bill 281a would prohibit corporal punishment as a classroom punishment method, prohibit restraint and seclusion as a form of discipline, clarify that restraint and seclusion can only be used in emergency situations, require the state department of education to prepare resources and training for staff, and require all school districts, public, charter, and private schools to have a restraint and seclusion policy. Send an email to your state legislators now to let them know where you stand on this issue! Personalizing the message increases its impact.
