Use of seclusion permission as a restrictive procedure

This bill prohibits the use of seclusion for children from birth through grade 3 in Minnesota schools, effective September 1, 2024. It amends Minnesota Statutes to add seclusion as a banned restrictive procedure under section 125A.0942, subdivision 4, clause (11). The bill also requires schools to report any use of physical holding or seclusion by untrained staff to the Department of Education. Additionally, it mandates the commissioner to develop recommendations by February 1, 2024, for ending seclusion in schools, including specific timelines and resource needs. This directly affects early childhood and elementary students, school staff, and district policies regarding student behavior management.