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Joint committees reviewed a complete rewrite of restraint and seclusion rules
What happened
The June joint agenda scheduled review of a fully rewritten student time-out, seclusion, and restraint policy required by new state regulations.
Why it matters to families
These rules govern high-stakes interventions involving student safety and must be in place before the new school year.
The evidence
The June 9 agenda says policy JKAA was entirely rewritten to align with new state regulations and that DESE required the policy and procedures by August 17, 2026. The agenda documents the proposed review, not final adoption.
The source
Joint School Committee agenda, June 9, 2026See the full record for Marion Public Schools.
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