APSB Seclusion and Restraint Handbook
This document outlines approved procedures and guidance for the use, reporting, documentation and
oversight of crisis intervention protocols, including the use of seclusion and restraint, by Allen Parish
School Board (APSB or School Board) employees in accordance with La. R.S.17:416.21, as
amended, applicable regulations promulgated by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary
Education (BESE), Louisiana Department of Education (LDE) guidance, and School Board policy.
These procedures specifically address school-based crisis intervention, including the use of seclusion
and restraint as emergency measures to maintain a safe and secure educational environment for
students with disabilities, School Board personnel, and others in the educational environment. It is
understood that this procedural/guidance document is a work in progress and in no way constitutes
the totality of interventions and strategies used by the APSB and its personnel in addressing the
educational needs of students with disabilities.
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