Parental Notification of the Laws Relating to the use of Seclusion and Restraint in the Public Schools
Revised July 2018
Introduction
You have been provided with a copy of the “Procedural Safeguards in Special Education.” The Procedural Safeguards document outlines your rights and the rights of your child under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (the IDEA) and the Connecticut statutes and regulations concerning the provision of special education and related services to children with disabilities.
The Board of Education is also required by state regulation to inform you about a specific provision of the state statutes and regulations regarding the emergency use of physical restraint and seclusion or the use of seclusion as a behavior intervention in a child’s IEP. Every parent must be advised of these rights at the initial Planning and Placement Team meeting (PPT) held for their child even if the emergency use of physical restraint or seclusion.
- Who are the children covered by the law?
- What does “physical restraint” mean?
- What does “seclusion” mean?
- What do I need to know about the emergency use of restraint and seclusion?
- What kinds of reporting is done by the schools on the use of restraint and seclusion?
- How will I be notified if restraint or seclusion is used with my child?
- Where can I find a copy of the State Statutes and Regulations Discussed in this Notification?
Parental Notification of the Laws Relating to the use of Seclusion and Restraint in the Public Schools (attachment)
