Question:

What should I do if my child is restrained or secluded?

Answer:

In Maryland schools, seclusion can only be used by trained school staff for up to 30 minutes, must be appropriate for the student’s age and behavior, and should not restrict the student’s ability to communicate distress. Restraint can only be used in emergency situations after other interventions have failed, and must not be included in a student’s plan without specific justification. Schools must have policies for monitoring and investigating the use of seclusion and restraint.

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