The purposes of this part are:

(1) To ensure that every student receiving special education services is free from the unreasonable, unsafe and unwarranted uses of isolation and restraint practices;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 49-10-1302

  • Positive behavioral supports: means a systematic approach using evidence-based practices to improve school environments, and to prevent and respond to problem behavior that:
    (A) Is proactive and instructional, rather than reactive and punitive. See Tennessee Code 49-10-1303
  • Restraint: means a chemical restraint, mechanical restraint, or physical holding restraint. See Tennessee Code 49-10-1303
  • Special education: means specially designed instruction, at no cost to the parents, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability, including instruction conducted in the classroom, home, hospitals, institutions, and other settings, and instruction in physical education. See Tennessee Code 49-10-102
(2) To encourage the use of positive behavioral interventions and support methods in schools;
(3) To develop properly trained staff in order to promote positive behavioral supports that reduce dependence on isolation and restraint practices; and
(4) To ensure that teachers of students receiving special education services are properly trained to protect the student, teacher and others from physical harm, if isolation or restraint is necessary.
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