Fairfax County Public Schools is investigating the system’s seclusion and restraint procedures, following a report that use of the controversial practices is underreported. The school system’s investigation will include parental notification, how data is collected and reported, and staff training. Last year, The Washington Post reported instances of seclusion in Loudoun County Public Schools that parents say endangered their children. Virginia lawmakers in 2015 directed the state to adopt regulations on seclusion and restraint in public schools. Fairfax County School Board Chairwoman Karen Corbett Sanders said the panel will determine the next steps on the district’s seclusion and restraint practices based on Brabrand’s findings.

Source: Washington Post March 21, 2019 00:00 UTC