513 IAC 1-2-4 Prevention

[NOTE: IC 20-20 is repealed by P.L. 74-2026, SECTION 36, effective July 1, 2026.] Sec. 4. (a) Every effort shall be made to prevent the need for the use of restraint or for the use of seclusion on a student. (b) Seclusion or physical restraint shall not be used except when used as a last resort in situations where: (1) the student's behavior poses imminent risk of injury to self or others; and (2) other less restrictive interventions are ineffective. (c) Any use of seclusion or restraint: (1) may only be used for a short period of time; and (2) shall be discontinued as soon as the imminent risk of injury to self or others has dissipated.