Expands limits on use of restraint and seclusion to all students and imposes certain data collection and training requirements on DOE.

This bill (S 3693) expands restrictions on physical restraint and seclusion to apply to **all students** in New Jersey public schools - not just students with disabilities - as previously required. It mandates schools to collect data on restraint/seclusion incidents, provide annual staff training on safe techniques, and immediately notify parents when restraint is used (with written reports within 48 hours). The bill also prohibits prone-position restraint without a physician’s written authorization and requires documented behavioral intervention plans within one month of any restraint incident. These changes aim to enhance student safety while standardizing procedures across all public schools.