(a) This subchapter applies to any school-aged and enrolled student regardless of whether the student has an identified disability.(b)(1) This subchapter does not supersede federal or state law.(2) A school district shall follow all relevant federal and state law, including without limitation the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq., when a student with a disability is restrained or secluded or whenever restraining or secluding a student with a disability is contemplated.(c) Each school district shall: (1) Adopt policies and procedures that are consistent with the provisions of this subchapter;(2) Review the Department of Education Special Education and Related Services Guidelines, § 20.00 Time-Out Seclusion Room; and(3) Provide its school personnel with the training, tools, and support needed to ensure the safety of all students and school personnel.Added by Act 2021, No. 1084,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
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