New Mexico

Statewide restrictions on restraint (R) or (S) : Statue (R), Guid (S)

Letter from Dr. Veronica C. Garcia, USE OF PHYSCIAL RESTRAINT AS A BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (March 14, 2006)
http://www.ped.state.nm.us/seo/guide/Restraint.Policy.pdf#search=%22physical%20restraint%20policy%22

Although the New Mexico guidelines do not ban prone restraint, they do state that “No form of physical restraint may be used that restricts a student from speaking or breathing.” Id. at p.4.

 

 

R or S restricted to ensure immediate physical safety of student or others  ......................... NO

Prone restraint banned  .......................................................................................................... NO

Automatic notice to parents after R or S  ............................................................................... Local Policies

Training of School Staff  ......................................................................................................... Local Policies

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