OAR 581-021-0550
Definitions: Restraint and Seclusion


As used in OAR 581-021-0550 (Definitions: Restraint and Seclusion) to 581-021-0570 (Complaint Procedures):
(1) “Chemical restraint” means a drug or medication that is used on a student to control behavior or restrict freedom of movement and that is not:
(a) Prescribed by a licensed physician or other qualified health professional acting under the professional’s scope of practice for standard treatment of the student’s medical or psychiatric condition; and
(b) Administered as prescribed by a licensed physician or other qualified health professional acting under the professional’s scope of practice.
(2)(a) “Mechanical restraint” means a device used to restrict the movement of a student or the movement or normal function of a portion of the body of a student.
(b) “Mechanical restraint” does not include:
(A) A protective or stabilizing device ordered by a licensed physician; or
(B) A vehicle safety restraint when used as intended during the transport of a student in a moving vehicle.
(3) “Prone restraint” means a restraint in which a student is held face down on the floor.
(4) “Public education program” means a program in this state that:
(a) Is for students in early childhood education, elementary school or secondary school;
(b) Is under the jurisdiction of a school district, an education service district or another educational institution or program; and
(c) Receives, or serves students who receive, support in any form from any program supported, directly or indirectly, with funds appropriated to the Department of Education.
(5)(a) “Restraint” means the restriction of a student’s actions or movements by holding the student or using pressure or other means.
(b) “Restraint” does not include:
(A) Holding a student’s hand or arm to escort the student safely and without the use of force from one area to another;
(B) Assisting a student to complete a task if the student does not resist the physical contact; or
(C) Providing reasonable intervention with the minimal exertion of force necessary if the intervention does not include a restraint prohibited under ORS 339.288 (Prohibitions on use of certain restraints) and the intervention is necessary to:
(i) Break up a physical fight;
(ii) Interrupt a student’s impulsive behavior that threatens the student’s immediate safety, including running in front of a vehicle or climbing on unsafe structures or objects; or
(iii) Effectively protect oneself or another from an assault, injury or sexual contact with the minimum physical contact necessary for protection.
(6)(a) “Seclusion” means the involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room from which the student is physically prevented from leaving. Seclusion includes, but is not limited to, the involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room with a closed door, whether the door is locked or unlocked.
(b) “Seclusion” does not include:
(A) The removal of a student for a short period of time to provide the student with an opportunity to regain self-control if the student is in a setting from which the student is not physically prevented from leaving; or
(B) A student being left alone in a room with a closed door for a brief period of time if the student is left alone for a purpose that is unrelated to the student’s behavior.
(7) “Seclusion cell” means a freestanding, self-contained unit that is used to:
(a) Isolate the student from other students; or
(b) Physically prevent a student from leaving the unit or cause the student to believe that the student is physically prevented from leaving the unit.
(8) “Serious bodily injury” means any significant impairment of the physical condition of a person, as determined by qualified medical personnel, whether self-inflicted or inflicted by someone else.
(9) “Substantial physical or bodily injury” means any impairment of the physical condition of a person that requires some form of medical treatment.
(10) “Supine restraint” means a restraint in which a student is held face up on the floor.

Source: Rule 581-021-0550 — Definitions: Restraint and Seclusion, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=581-021-0550.

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581–021–0013
Child Development Specialist Programs
581–021–0017
Dental Screening Certification
581–021–0019
Interdistrict Transfer Agreement
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District School Board Proceedings
581–021–0022
Student Evaluation
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Mercury Elimination Policy
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Examination of Children Instructed by Parent, Legal Guardian or Private Teacher
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Home Schooling for Children with Disabilities
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Limitation on Administration and Utilization of Tests in Public Schools
581–021–0031
Vision Screening
581–021–0033
Interscholastic Activities Eligibility Requirement for Home School Students
581–021–0037
Administration of Medication
581–021–0038
Minimum Requirements for School District Sexual Harassment Policies
581–021–0041
Form and Protocol for Sports Physical Examinations
581–021–0043
Displaying Sovereign Tribal Government’s Flags in Public Schools
581–021–0045
Discrimination Prohibited
581–021–0046
Program Compliance Standards
581–021–0047
Prohibits Public Schools from using Native American Mascots
581–021–0050
Minimum Standards for Student Conduct and Discipline
581–021–0055
Standards of Conduct
581–021–0060
Discipline Procedures, Prohibition of Corporal Punishment
581–021–0061
Corporal Punishment
581–021–0065
Suspension
581–021–0070
Expulsion
581–021–0071
District Information for Parents and Students Regarding the Availability of Alternative Education Programs
581–021–0072
Registration of Private Alternative Programs/Schools
581–021–0073
Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Registration of Private Alternative Program/School Procedure
581–021–0075
Distribution
581–021–0076
Exemption from Compulsory Attendance
581–021–0077
Compulsory Attendance Notices and Citation
581–021–0081
Student Absences
581–021–0100
School Traffic Patrols
581–021–0110
Tobacco Free Schools
581–021–0200
Standard Education for Oregon Students
581–021–0210
Evaluating Student Transcripts
581–021–0220
Definitions
581–021–0225
Records of Law Enforcement Units
581–021–0230
The Rights of Parents
581–021–0240
The Rights of Eligible Students
581–021–0250
An Educational Agency or Institution’s Policy Regarding Student Education Records
581–021–0255
Transfer of Student Education Records
581–021–0260
An Educational Agency or Institution’s Annual Notification
581–021–0265
Confidentiality of Student Education Records
581–021–0270
Rights of Inspection and Review of Education Records
581–021–0280
Fees for Copies of Education Records
581–021–0290
Limitations on the Right to Inspect and Review Records
581–021–0300
A Parent or Eligible Student’s Request for Amendment of a Student’s Education Records
581–021–0310
Right to a Hearing to Challenge Content
581–021–0320
Minimum Requirements for the Conduct of a Hearing
581–021–0330
Prior Consent to Disclose Information
581–021–0340
Exceptions to Prior Consent
581–021–0350
Limitations on the Redisclosure of Information
581–021–0360
Conditions for the Disclosure of Information to Other Educational Agencies or Institutions
581–021–0370
Conditions for the Disclosure of Information for Federal or State Program Purposes
581–021–0371
Conditions for Disclosure of Information to Comply with Judicial Order or Subpoena
581–021–0372
Conditions for the Disclosure of Information When Legal Action Initiated
581–021–0380
Conditions for the Disclosure of Information in Health and Safety Emergencies
581–021–0390
Conditions for the Disclosure of Directory Information
581–021–0391
Conditions for the Disclosure of Information to Juvenile Justice Agencies
581–021–0400
Recordkeeping Requirements
581–021–0410
Filing a Federal Complaint
581–021–0420
Civil Action
581–021–0430
The Distribution of Rules Relating to Student Records
581–021–0505
Radio Frequency Identification Device Policy for Student
581–021–0510
Fingerprinting: Definitions
581–021–0511
Fingerprinting of Subject Individuals in Positions Not Requiring Licensure as Teachers, Administrators, Personnel Specialists, School Nurses
581–021–0512
Non-employment criminal background checks for school districts
581–021–0550
Definitions: Restraint and Seclusion
581–021–0553
Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Public Education Programs
581–021–0556
Procedures Regarding Restraint and Seclusion
581–021–0563
Approval of Restraint and Seclusion Training Programs for School Staff
581–021–0566
Required Use of Approved Restraint and Seclusion Programs
581–021–0568
Standards for Seclusion Rooms
581–021–0569
Use of Seclusion Cells Prohibited
581–021–0570
Complaint Procedures
581–021–0576
Definitions
581–021–0578
School District Eligibility to Offer a Post Graduate Scholar Program
581–021–0579
Student Eligibility to Participate in a Post Graduate Scholar Program
581–021–0580
Definitions
581–021–0582
Establishment
581–021–0584
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Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 581-021-0550’s source at or​.us