Restraining the Use of Restraints for Students with Disabilities: An Empirical Analysis of the Case Law

April 2012Read the Article (PDF)About This ArticleIn recent years, reports of the use of restraints and seclusion with students with disabilities have garnered attention not only from educators and the general public but also from legislators and litigators.  This article briefly reviews recent federal efforts to minimize the use of restraints and seclusion to control student behavior, noting that prohibiting their use is currently a matter of state … [Read more...]