“Only for therapeutic purposes, or as a means of maintaining a safe environment for learning, to the extent necessary to preserve the safety of students and others.” “Only when the student’s behavior ...

Restraint collapse is a coping mechanism that children use to release pent-up emotions after maintaining self-control throughout the school day. This type of emotional outburst is not a formal medical ...

After a relaxing, playful summer where your family likely had less of a strict routine and more of a “sure, you can stay up until 10 and binge everything on Disney+” vibe, getting back into the swing ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Changes to what can be considered an appropriate time out or restraint for a disciplined student have been proposed by Illinois education leaders. The Illinois State Board ...

A special education administrator in North Shore School District 112 said Friday that any use of isolated time-out rooms and physical restraints in the school district has complied with Illinois law.

On May 30, 2021, the Illinois legislature passed HB219, which will further restrict the use of time out and physical restraint in Illinois schools. The legislation will take effect upon signature by ...

This story is a collaboration between the Chicago Tribune and ProPublica. Illinois lawmakers had the support to ban schools from locking students alone in a room or physically restraining them face ...