Federal Investigations of School Districts' Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Procedures
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| Title: | Federal Investigations of School Districts' Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion Procedures |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Reece L. Peterson (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Disability Policy Studies. 2026 36(4):206-220. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | School Districts, Discipline, Discipline Policy, Federal Government, Investigations, Punishment, Court Litigation, Contracts, Prevention, Individualized Education Programs, Federal Legislation, Students with Disabilities, Positive Behavior Supports, School Security |
| Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: | Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 504) |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10442073251370249 |
| ISSN: | 1044-2073 1538-4802 |
| Abstract: | Since 2014, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Division have conducted investigations of individual school districts' use of physical restraint and seclusion procedures. This report identifies the legal basis for these investigations, as well as common problems found across the districts as a result. It also describes common elements required in the resulting settlement agreements with school districts. Conclusions will address how school systems might evaluate and adjust practices related to restraint and seclusion based on these investigations and DOE recommendations. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1496404 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Since 2014, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Division have conducted investigations of individual school districts' use of physical restraint and seclusion procedures. This report identifies the legal basis for these investigations, as well as common problems found across the districts as a result. It also describes common elements required in the resulting settlement agreements with school districts. Conclusions will address how school systems might evaluate and adjust practices related to restraint and seclusion based on these investigations and DOE recommendations. |
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| ISSN: | 1044-2073 1538-4802 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10442073251370249 |
