Restraint and Seclusion: A Persistent Challenge
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| Title: | Restraint and Seclusion: A Persistent Challenge |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Melissa D. Hullett (ORCID |
| Source: | Intervention in School and Clinic. 2026 61(4):200-205. |
| 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: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Punishment, Students with Disabilities, Discipline, Student Rights, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Equal Education, Educational Legislation, School Districts, Student Behavior, Special Education, Professional Development, Evidence Based Practice, Educational Policy, Policy Formation |
| Geographic Terms: | South Carolina |
| Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: | Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 504), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10534512251408025 |
| ISSN: | 1053-4512 1538-4810 |
| Abstract: | Restraint and seclusion procedures employed by educators continue to be a persistent and controversial issue that may fail to provide a free, appropriate public education to students and consequently violate U.S. Section 504 and/or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. There are 172 pending cases currently under investigation at elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools by the Office for Civil Rights from January 1, 2014, to August 30, 2025 (47 since January 1, 2024). To illustrate the nature of these settlements, a recent representative settlement from South Carolina will be discussed, given the large number of incidents without any action taken by the district. It is crucial that school districts review and update their policies and procedures related to restraint and seclusion to ensure compliance. Themes of recent decisions/settlements are highlighted, and resources for improved practice are provided. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1496427 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Restraint and seclusion procedures employed by educators continue to be a persistent and controversial issue that may fail to provide a free, appropriate public education to students and consequently violate U.S. Section 504 and/or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. There are 172 pending cases currently under investigation at elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools by the Office for Civil Rights from January 1, 2014, to August 30, 2025 (47 since January 1, 2024). To illustrate the nature of these settlements, a recent representative settlement from South Carolina will be discussed, given the large number of incidents without any action taken by the district. It is crucial that school districts review and update their policies and procedures related to restraint and seclusion to ensure compliance. Themes of recent decisions/settlements are highlighted, and resources for improved practice are provided. |
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| ISSN: | 1053-4512 1538-4810 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10534512251408025 |
