Public schools; use of seclusion and restraint, report.

Removed the addition of a new Article 2.1 to the Code of Virginia containing detailed definitions, prohibited actions, and specific procedural requirements for physical restraint and seclusion.

Added a requirement for the Department of Education to provide existing Board of Education regulations to local school boards and to submit a report on the implementation and utilization of those regulations by October 1, 2026.

Removed new statutory definitions for terms such as 'aversive stimuli,' 'mechanical restraint,' and 'seclusion' that were intended to be codified in the Code.

Removed requirements for school divisions to develop specific written policies, conduct annual reviews, and submit detailed incident reports to the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Changed the bill's effective status from 'Introduced' on January 14, 2026, to 'Enrolled,' indicating it has been approved by both houses and the Governor.

Added a title indicating the bill is an Act to require the Department of Education to take certain actions relating to seclusion and restraint and to report on those actions.

The bill title was updated from 'House Substitute' to 'Education and Health Substitute,' indicating expanded committee involvement.

The proposed date for the amendment changed from February 11, 2026, to March 5, 2026.

The reporting requirement was expanded to include a 'compilation and analysis of data' in addition to a summary of enforcement processes.

The text was reformatted to include line numbers and spacing typical of a Senate-submitted amendment, replacing the original House formatting.

Added a specific date (February 11, 2026) to the amendment proposal line.

Inserted a document reference code (HB1229H1) at the bottom of the text.