HB 25-1178

House Bill 25-1178, also known as the "Ban Student Seclusion" bill, prohibits schools in Colorado from using seclusion rooms or isolation techniques on students. This means that school districts, charter schools, and institute charter schools cannot confine a student alone in a room as punishment or to manage behavior. The bill requires the state board of education to update their rules accordingly and mandates reporting any incidents where seclusion might still occur. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now enforceable and schools must comply with these new restrictions.

Official Summary

The bill prohibits the use of seclusion on a student of a school district, district charter school, or institute charter school on certain property or while the student is participating in an off-campus, school-sponsored activity or event. The bill requires the state board of education (state board) to promulgate or amend existing rules to reflect the prohibited use of seclusion. The bill amends existing reporting requirements to ensure that incidents of seclusion are reported.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)