Washington

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

Washington Regulations, Washington State Education Regulations regarding Aversives,

WASH. ADMIN. CODE § 392-172A-03120 through -03130

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=392-172

 Rules for the Provision of Special Education to Special Education Students (July 30, 2007) http://www.k12.wa.us/SpecialEd/pubdocs/wac/WAC_392-172a.doc

Although the Washington regulations do not explicitly ban prone restraint, they state that “the restraint shall not interfere with the student’s breathing.” WASH. ADMIN. CODE § 392-172A-0130(3)©

 

 

R or S restricted to ensure immediate physical safety of student or others  ......................... NO

Prone restraint banned  .......................................................................................................... NO

Automatic notice to parents after R or S  ............................................................................... Local Policies

Training of School Staff  ......................................................................................................... Local Policies

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