HB 1677 -- BAN THE USE OF SECLUSION ROOMS

SPONSOR: Mackey

This bill requires that beginning in the 2025-26 school year school districts, charter schools, and publicly contracted private providers stop using seclusion on students as a form of punishment. Districts and charter schools must adopt a policy that defines and prohibits seclusion.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (3999H.01): 160.263