Prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures in schools in the state
This bill prohibits schools in the state from using timeout boxes, closets, or any secluded physical enclosures to isolate children. It defines a timeout box as any room or structure where a child is isolated and specifies that the ban applies to a wide range of educational settings, including public schools, charter schools, and private institutions serving students with disabilities. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage, removing the legal ability for schools to employ these isolation methods for student discipline.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 26, 2026
Last action May 26, 2026
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REFERRED TO EDUCATION
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Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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