School Policies on Physical Restraints

Developing a policies about the use or non-use of physical restraints is an essential step that should be taken by every school or school district as a means of risk management and best practice. Preventing Physical Restraints in Schools provides a number of specific suggestions about developing policies. This web page contains links to some school policies on physical restraints. They are listed for informational purposes only.

The specific requirements and language in a policy can be influenced by state or local laws or requirements, so it is important to look for these requirements when developing a policy.

Aughnacloy Primary School (in the U.K.) Policy on Restraint.

Boulder Valley School District Use of Physical Intervention and Restraint.

Cambridge Public Schools Physical Restraint Policy

Gold Trail School District Policy on Physical Restraint.

Madison School District Policy on the Use of Physical Force.

Medway Public School Physical Restraint Policy.

Narragansett Regional School District Physical Restraint. Policy.

Trumball Public School Policy on Restraints.

Vermont Model Policy on Restrictive Behavioral Intervention.

Wachusett Regional School District Policy on Physical Restraint.