OAR 581-021-0556
Procedures Regarding Restraint and Seclusion


(1) Each entity that has jurisdiction over a public education program must establish procedures for the public education program to follow after an incident involving the use of restraint or seclusion.
(2) Following an incident involving the use of restraint or seclusion, the following must be provided to a parent or guardian of the student:
(a) Verbal or electronic notification of the incident by the end of the school day when the incident occurred.
(b) Written documentation of the incident within 24 hours of the incident that provides:
(A) A description of the restraint or seclusion, including:
(i) The date of the restraint or seclusion;
(ii) The times when the restraint or seclusion began and ended; and
(iii) The location of the restraint or seclusion.
(B) A description of the student’s activity that prompted the use of restraint or seclusion.
(C) The efforts used to de-escalate the situation and the alternatives to restraint or seclusion that were attempted.
(D) The names of the personnel of the public education program who administered the restraint or seclusion.
(E) A description of the training status of the personnel of the public education program who administered the restraint or seclusion, including any information that may need to be provided to the parent or guardian under subsection (3) of this rule.
(c) Timely notification of a debriefing meeting to be held and of the parent’s or guardian’s right to attend the meeting.
(3) If the personnel of the public education program who administered the restraint or seclusion had not received training from a program approved by the Department of Education, as required and in accordance with OAR 581-021-0563 (Approval of Restraint and Seclusion Training Programs for School Staff), the administrator of the public education program shall ensure that a parent or guardian of the student and the district superintendent or, if the public education program is a Youth Corrections Education Program provider under contract with the department, a Juvenile Detention Education Program provider under contract with the department, or a program that receives moneys pursuant to ORS 343.243 (Receipt of amount from State School Fund for children enrolled in certain programs), the person who oversees the administration of the program, receive written notification of:
(a) The lack of training; and
(b) The reason the restraint or seclusion was administered by a person without training.
(4) A debriefing meeting related to the use of restraint or seclusion must be held within two school days of the incident and must include all personnel of the public education program who were involved in the incident and any other appropriate personnel. Written notes must be taken of the debriefing meeting, and a copy of the written notes must be provided to a parent or guardian of the student.
(5) If a student is involved in five incidents in a school year involving restraint or seclusion, a team consisting of personnel of the public education program and a parent or guardian of the student must be formed for the purposes of reviewing and revising the student’s behavior plan and ensuring the provision of any necessary behavioral supports.
(6) If serious bodily injury or death of a student occurs in relation to the use of restraint or seclusion, written notification of the incident must be provided to the Department of Human Services within 24 hours of the incident.
(7) If serious bodily injury or death of personnel of the public education program occurs in relation to the use of restraint or seclusion, written notification of the incident must be provided to the following individuals within 24 hours of the incident:
(a) The district superintendent and, if applicable, the union representative for the affected party; or
(b) If the public education program is a Youth Corrections Education Program provider under contract with the department, a Juvenile Detention Education Program provider under contract with the department, or a program that receives moneys pursuant to ORS 343.243 (Receipt of amount from State School Fund for children enrolled in certain programs), the person who oversees the administration of the program and, if applicable, the union representative for the affected party.
(8) Each public education program must maintain a record of each incident in which injuries or death occurs in relation to the use of restraint or seclusion.
(9) Pursuant to ORS 161.205 (Use of physical force generally) and 339.250 (Duty of student to comply with rules), an individual who is a teacher, administrator, school employee or school volunteer may use reasonable physical force upon a student when and to the extent the application of force is consistent with ORS 339.285 (Definitions for ORS 339.285 to 339.303) to 339.303 (Rules for complaints, investigations and seclusion rooms) and OAR 581-021-0553 (Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Public Education Programs).
(10) District school boards shall adopt written policies to implement restraint and seclusion procedures consistent with and as indicated in ORS 339.285 (Definitions for ORS 339.285 to 339.303) to 339.308 (Seclusion cell prohibition) and OARs 581-021-0550 (Definitions: Restraint and Seclusion) to 581-021-0570 (Complaint Procedures), and shall inform teachers, administrators, school employees and school volunteers of those policies.

Source: Rule 581-021-0556 — Procedures Regarding Restraint and Seclusion, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=581-021-0556.

581–021–0009
Exemptions
581–021–0013
Child Development Specialist Programs
581–021–0017
Dental Screening Certification
581–021–0019
Interdistrict Transfer Agreement
581–021–0020
District School Board Proceedings
581–021–0022
Student Evaluation
581–021–0023
Mercury Elimination Policy
581–021–0026
Examination of Children Instructed by Parent, Legal Guardian or Private Teacher
581–021–0029
Home Schooling for Children with Disabilities
581–021–0030
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
Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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