Bill would limit where schools may confine students in seclusion

School districts, charter schools, and publicly contracted private providers would be barred from confining students in seclusion outside classrooms or sensory rooms. The limit applies to school districts, charter schools, and publicly contracted private providers. It does not apply to special school districts established under section 162.825. Special school districts established under section 162.825 are exempt from this location limit. The limit would apply in the 2027–28 school year and each school year after that.

School discipline policies would have to reserve seclusion for situations involving imminent danger of physical harm. This applies to school discipline policies under section 160.261.