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February 24, 2010

U.S. Department of Education Makes Public State-by-State Restraint & Seclusion Information

The U.S. Department of Education has released a summary of state laws, regulations, policies and guidelines regarding the use of restraint and seclusion techniques in schools. This state-by-state summary is a result of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan's letter issued to Chief State School Officers on July 31, 2009, urging a review of current state policies and guidelines regarding the use of restraint and seclusion in schools. The complete report can be downloaded in PDF or Word format.