CTCapitolImageEffective July 1, 2015, a new statute Public Act 15-141 makes significant changes to the rules governing physical restraint and the seclusion of students in Connecticut schools.  Changes in the law apply to all students, and not just special education students, and to all public schools, special education schools at facilities under contract with local education agencies, all students enrolled in programs operated by Regional Educational Service Centers, and students receiving special education services in a state approved private program.  Given the widespread impact of the new statute, we recently held a webinar, Significant Changes to the Law Concerning Restraint and Seclusion in Schools.  In this webinar, Linda Yoder and Gwen Zittoun review this legislation and the actions schools need to take to comply.  The webinar is now available to watch on demand (the replay is available for 90 days).

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Photo of Linda L. Yoder Linda L. Yoder

Linda has more than 25 years of experience advising public and independent schools and colleges on education matters. Linda has worked with many school districts throughout the state on general education, litigation and special education matters. She currently focuses her practice in the…

Linda has more than 25 years of experience advising public and independent schools and colleges on education matters. Linda has worked with many school districts throughout the state on general education, litigation and special education matters. She currently focuses her practice in the areas of special education, investigations of discrimination claims including Title IX, sexual harassment or race discrimination, and representation of schools in administrative and court litigation matters involving such areas as First Amendment rights, student discipline, or contract disputes.

Photo of Gwen J. Zittoun Gwen J. Zittoun

Gwen represents boards of education in relation to special education, Section 504, restraint and seclusion, student discipline, board policy development and revision, and general education matters. Gwen frequently speaks on education issues, including privacy and confidentiality of student information, bullying and Section 504.