Bill
HB 25-1178
Overview: HB 25-1178, Ban Student Seclusion, was introduced in the House on February 10, 2025. The bill has been postponed indefinitely by the House Committee on Education.Purpose
Overview: HB 25-1178, Ban Student Seclusion, was introduced in the House on February 10, 2025. The bill has been postponed indefinitely by the House Committee on Education.
Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of this bill was to prohibit the use of seclusion as a disciplinary or behavior management technique in public schools. The rationale was to protect the safety and well-being of students and address concerns about the potential for abuse or misuse of seclusion practices.
Key Provisions:
- Bans the use of seclusion in all public schools, including charter schools
- Requires schools to develop alternative behavior management strategies and provide staff training on de-escalation techniques
- Establishes reporting and oversight requirements for any instances of physical restraint used in schools
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would have directly impacted students, teachers, and school administrators. It aimed to improve student safety and well-being by eliminating the use of seclusion, but could have also created challenges for schools in developing alternative behavior management approaches.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been postponed indefinitely by the House Committee on Education, effectively ending its progress in the current legislative session.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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