La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § XLIII-542

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XLIII-542 - Physical Restraint

A. Physical restraint shall be used only:

1. when a student's behavior presents a threat of imminent risk of harm to self or others and only as a last resort to protect the safety of self and others;

2. to the degree necessary to stop dangerous behavior; and

3. in a manner that causes no physical injury to the student, results in the least possible discomfort, and does not interfere in any way with a student's breathing or ability to communicate with others.

B. No student shall be subjected to any form of mechanical restraint.

C. No student shall be physically restrained in a manner that places excessive pressure on the student's chest or back or that causes asphyxia.

D. A student shall be physically restrained only in a manner that is directly proportionate to the circumstances and to the student's size, age, and severity of behavior.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § XLIII-542

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 38:1007 (April 2012).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.17:7(5)(b) and 17:416.21.