EdLaw Senior Attorney, Tim Sindelar, Weighs in on Abhorent School Restraint of a 3 year old

Recent incident at a Boston school sparks concern about student restraint policies. A 3-year-old student with disabilities was restrained with nylon straps and duct tape, contrary to state regulations allowing only physical restraint by school staff to prevent imminent harm. Last school year, there were 29,215 instances of student restraint in Massachusetts, resulting in 939 injuries. Advocates urge better monitoring and training compliance. Tim Sindelar, senior attorney at the EdLaw Project, emphasizes that such restraint methods are prohibited by current state regulations. Investigations are ongoing, highlighting the need for stricter regulations and improved support for students with disabilities.

Please read the full article at: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/03/07/metro/bps-condon-school-3-year-old-restraint/