Iowa Department of Education Seeks Public Input on Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Schools

The Iowa Department of Education has announced six meetings to gather public input on proposed revisions to rules regarding the appropriate use of seclusion and restraint in schools. The meetings run Sept. 24 through Oct. 3. 

Proposed revisions to Iowa Administrative Code chapter 281-103 (“Chapter 103”) were voted down by the State Board of Education in August so that more feedback can be collected on some parts of the proposed rules, including seclusion room requirements, parent notification, and the term “serious physical injury.” (Please see 281-103.7(1), 281-103.7(2), and 281-103.8 of the proposed rules.) 

Department leaders will facilitate the statewide meetings, make further revisions to the proposed rules based on feedback, and will take revisions back to the State Board of Education in November. 

For more information about the meetings, contact Tana Mullen. Written comments about the rules may be emailed to Nicole Proesch. 

The local meeting will be held this Wednesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. 

Sept. 25, 2019

Heartland Area Education Agency - Johnston

Conference Room 152A,152B, and 152C

6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston