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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1240

HB 1240: Student restraint, isolation

Concerning restraint or isolation of students, including students with disabilities, in public schools.

Summary

  • Makes the section on restraint or isolation of a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plan applicable to all students.
  • Provides that restraint or isolation of any student is permitted only when reasonably necessary to control spontaneous behavior that poses an imminent likelihood of serious harm, and may not be used as planned behavioral interventions.
  • Requires each school district to adopt a policy providing for the least amount of restraint or isolation appropriate to protect the safety of students and staff under such circumstances.
  • Provides that an IEP or Section 504 plan may refer to the district policy on restraint or isolation and must not include the use of restraint or isolation as a planned behavior intervention unless advanced educational planning is required.
  • Modifies the school's restraint or isolation follow-up procedures and the reporting requirements for districts and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1240), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2015
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 20, 2015
  3. Passed HouseMar 2, 2015
  4. Passed SenateApr 13, 2015
  5. GovernorMay 8, 2015
  6. LawMay 8, 2015
Prime sponsor
Gerry Pollet (D-46)
Introduced
January 15, 2015 in the House
Last action
May 8, 2015
Session law
Chapter 206, Laws of 2015
Companion bill
SB 5908
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1240, SHB 1240

AN ACT Relating to restraint or isolation of students, including students with disabilities, in public schools;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gerry Pollet (D-46)

11 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Senator D-22Tina Orwall D-33Tana Senn D-41Kristine Lytton D-40June Robinson D-38Maureen Walsh R-16Dan Griffey R-35Roger Goodman D-45Vincent Buys R-42Gael Tarleton D-36

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2015
Version voted on: SHB 1240
68 Yea 29 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51000
Republican172901
How each member voted

Yea (68)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 13, 2015
Version voted on: SHB 1240
43 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican21301
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 21, 2015
Version voted on: SHB 1240
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23001
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 23, 2015
Version voted on: SHB 1240
71 Yea 27 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51000
Republican202700
How each member voted

Yea (71)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/24/2015. (SHB 1240)
  2. Chapter 206, 2015 Laws. (SHB 1240)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1240)
  4. President signed. (SHB 1240)
  5. Speaker signed. (SHB 1240)
  6. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1240)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 71; nays, 27; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1240)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 1240)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1240)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1240)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (SHB 1240)
  12. Returned to second reading for amendment. (SHB 1240)
  13. Rules suspended. (SHB 1240)
  14. Senate receded from amendments. (SHB 1240)
  15. House refuses to concur in Senate amendments. Asks Senate to recede from amendments. (SHB 1240)
  16. Amendment ruled beyond the scope and object of the bill. (SHB 1240)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1240)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1240)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (SHB 1240)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1240)
  21. On motion, referred to Rules. (SHB 1240)
  22. And refer to Ways & Means. (SHB 1240)
  23. EDU - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1240)
  24. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (SHB 1240)
  25. Third reading, passed; yeas, 68; nays, 29; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1240)
  26. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1240)
  27. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1240)
  28. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  29. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1240)
  30. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1240)
  32. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  33. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1240)
  34. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1240)
  35. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1240)
  36. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  37. Minority; without recommendation.
  38. Minority; do not pass.
  39. First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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