Restrictive Procedures PlanCarver-Scott Educational Cooperative
Restrictive Procedures Plan
CSEC (Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative) is committed to using positive behavioral intervention and supports as defined in Minnesota Statute §125A.0941(d). This involves incorporating environmental changes and skill building strategies proactively in order to maintain a supportive and safe learning environment. In the event that a student’s challenging behavior should escalate to an emergency situation, CSEC may use procedures which are considered restrictive under Minnesota Statute §125A.0942 in order to maintain a safe environment when lesser restrictive procedures are ineffective. In accordance with Minnesota Statute §125A.0942, Subd. 1, CSEC discloses the following on use of restrictive procedures:
Minnesota Statutes on Restrictive Procedures
1. Restrictive Procedures: Minnesota Statute §125A.0941(e) includes physical holding and seclusion as restrictive procedures.
2. Prohibited Procedures: CSEC will never use any of the procedures designated as prohibited under Minnesota Statute §125A.0942, Subd. 4(1-9).
3. Emergency: Minnesota Statute §125A.0941(b) states that a restrictive procedure may only be utilized in an emergency situation. An emergency is defined as situation where immediate intervention is needed to protect a student or others from physical injury, or in order to prevent severe property damage.
Restrictive Procedures Used in CSEC
1. Seclusion Rooms: Seclusion means confining a student alone in a room from which egress is barred. This does not include removing a child from an activity to a location where the child cannot participate or observe the activity. CSEC does not currently use any room for the sole purpose of seclusion. Should CSEC determine the need for such a space, the room would meet the requirements listed under Minnesota Statute §125A.0942, Subd. 3 and would be registered with the state of Minnesota. In the event that an emergency situation should unexpectedly occur and use of physical holding is deemed unsafe, staff may remove others and themselves from the current room while barring egress in order to prevent injury as use of reasonable force under Minnesota Statutes §125A.582; 609.06, Subd. 1; and 609.379. Should such an event occur the student will be monitored and seclusion will terminate immediately when safe to do so. Such use will be documented and monitored as if a designated seclusion room had been used.
2. Physical Holding: Physical holding means physical intervention intended to hold a child immobile or limit a child’s movement and where body contact is the only source of physical restraint. All CSEC staff complete mandatory training on appropriate use of physical restraints through CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) on an annual basis.
Monitor & Review Use of Restrictive Procedures
1. Documentation: Following each use of restrictive procedures, staff members involved will complete the Restrictive Procedures Form which meets the documentation requirements under Minnesota Statute §125A.0942, Subd. 3(4) (see attached). Staff will notify the parents/guardians of use, and administration will maintain an ongoing record of all reported uses of restricted procedures.
2. Post-Use Debriefings: Each time a restrictive procedure is used a staff person (i.e. social worker, administrator) will conduct a post-use debriefing with the staff members involved in the use of such procedures within 24 hours. Should the post-use debriefing indicate that use of restrictive procedures were not used appropriately a corrective plan will be developed by the team.
3. Oversight Committee: Once per a month BIRT (the Behavior Intervention & Review Team) will convene and review reported uses of restrictive procedures. This team consists of an administrator, school psychologist, social worker, behavior analyst, and autism resource specialist. This team will review aggregate data, monitor implementation of restrictive and proactive interventions, and provide additional resources if necessary (i.e. training, staff support, materials).
4. Training: All CSEC staff receive training on the skills and knowledge content areas in accordance with Minnesota Statute §125A.0942, Subd. 1(3) and Subd. 5. (see attached).
