Why This Matters
The Keeping All Students Safe Act aims to protect students by banning harmful practices like seclusion and restraints in schools. This is important to create a safer learning environment for all students.
If you have a child in school, they will be safer from harmful restraint practices.
Affects: Students in schools across the country, especially those with behavioral challenges.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill would ban the use of seclusion in schools to isolate students. 2. It would prohibit mechanical restraints that limit students' movement. 3. The bill would also stop the use of chemical restraints not prescribed by a doctor. 4. It aims to reduce the use of physical restraints on students. 5. Schools would need to follow new guidelines to ensure student safety.
Who is affected?
Students in schools across the country, especially those with behavioral challenges.