Tennessee

Statewide restrictions on restraint (R) or (S) : Statute (R&S)

Special Education Isolation and Restraint Modernization and Positive Behavioral Supports Act [Effective January 1, 2009 TENN. CODE ANN. 49-10-1301 to1306

http://michie.lexisnexis.com/tennessee/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=

Although prone restraint is not explicitly prohibited, the statute does prohibit “any form of life threatening restraint, including restraint that restricts the flow of air into a person’s lungs, whether by chest compression or any other means, to a student receiving special education services. TENN CODE ANN § 49-10-1305(d).

 

R or S restricted to ensure immediate physical safety of student or others  ......................... YES

Prone restraint banned  .......................................................................................................... YES

Automatic notice to parents after R or S  ............................................................................... NONE

Training of School Staff  .................................................................................................... Staff R/S - PBIS

Contact P&A: www.DLACTN.org

Proposed Rule Revision: Tennessee State Board of Education

Isolation or Restraint for Students Receiving Special Education Services, Rule

First Reading: Jan. 30, 2009

http://www.state.tn.us/sbe/2009Januarypdfs/III%20E%20Isolation%20or%20Restraint%20for%20Students%20Rule.pdf