Reporting Notification Requirements Clause Samples

Reporting Notification Requirements. The parent/legal guardian of a student who has been physically restrained shall be notified on the same day and provided information about the incident. Instances of Physical Restraint or Seclusion shall be documented on a standardized form prepared by the District. A written report must be prepared by school personnel who restrain or seclude a student and provided to the school administrator. The report must include: the date and time of the incident; names and job titles of the school personnel who participated or supervised; a description of the conduct that preceded the incident, including efforts and strategies utilized prior to restraint or seclusion; a description of the restraint or seclusion, including duration; and a description of how the incident ended, including any further action taken. A copy of the written report shall be provided be the parent/legal guardian. Annually, the District shall report to the Department of Education and Early Development the following information: the total number of restraints and seclusion; the number of injuries or deaths of students or personnel; the number of restraints or seclusion by untrained personnel; and the number of students with a disability who were restrained or secluded, including the category of disability. The Superintendent or designee shall provide for periodic crisis intervention training for a sufficient number of school staff members to meet the needs of the school population. Training should include evidence based techniques effective at preventing restraint and seclusion; evidence-based skills related to positive behavior supports, conflict prevention and management techniques, skills to de-escalate student behavior, and understanding antecedents; the safe use of restraint or seclusion in emergency situations; first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitations; and applicable policies and procedures. The form of training may vary depending upon the staff member's role and the instructional setting.