1997 Minnesota Code
Chapters 120 - 129B Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12
Chapter 127 Proceedings, Prohibitions, Policies
Section 127.44 Aversive and deprivation procedures.
127.44 Aversive and deprivation procedures.
The state board of education shall adopt rules governing the use of aversive and deprivation procedures by school district employees or persons under contract with a school district. The rules must:
(1) promote the use of positive approaches and must not encourage or require the use of aversive or deprivation procedures;
(2) require that planned application of aversive and deprivation procedures be a part of an individual education plan;
(3) require parents or guardians to be notified after the use of aversive or deprivation procedures in an emergency;
(4) establish health and safety standards for the use of time-out procedures that require a safe environment, continuous monitoring of the child, ventilation, and adequate space; and
(5) contain a list of prohibited procedures.
HIST: 1988 c 554 s 2; 1990 c 495 s 2
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