N.J. Stat. § 18A:46-13.4

Current through L. 2023, c. 320.
Section 18A:46-13.4 - Definitions relative to use of physical restraint, seclusion techniques on students with disabilities

As used in this act:

"Physical restraint" means the use of a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a student to move all or a portion of his or her body.

"Seclusion technique" means the involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room or area from which the student is physically prevented from leaving, but does not include a timeout.

"Timeout" means a behavior management technique that involves the monitored separation of a student in a non-locked setting, and is implemented for the purpose of calming.

N.J.S. § 18A:46-13.4

Added by L. 2017, c. 291,s. 1, eff. 1/16/2018.