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Board adopts updated restraint and child-abuse reporting policies
What happened
On October 12, 2026 the board adopted on final reading a policy package including JKA (use of physical intervention and restraint) with its regulation and exhibits, JLF (reporting child abuse), JLCB and others, after first and second readings in August and September. Board members said the restraint updates were significant.
Why it matters to families
The policies govern when staff may physically restrain students and how suspected abuse is reported.
The evidence
August 17, September 14 and October 12 minutes record the three readings and the board's discussion of child restraint.
The source
October 12, 2026 regular meeting minutesSee the full record for Genoa-Hugo School District C-113.
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