BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

SB 5559: Student restraint, isolation

Concerning restraint or isolation of students in public schools and educational programs.

Summary

Prohibits the isolation, mechanical restraint, or chemical restraint of students by school staff, including the phasing out of isolation rooms.
Modifies follow-up procedures and reporting requirements regarding restraint and isolation.
Directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and school districts to provide certain resources and training and allows OSPI to put school districts on plans of improvements if they are not reporting required information.
Applies restraint and isolation requirements to nonpublic agencies operating special education programs.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5559), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to restraint or isolation of students in public schools and educational programs;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5559 (2025–26) UGA subdivision process · Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 2025
SB 5559 (2021–22) Paid sick leave verification · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5559 (2019–20) Civil action commencement · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5559 (2017–18) Vulnerable youth guardians · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5559 (2015–16) Tuition waivers/st employees · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5559 (2013–14) Educational specialist degrs · Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 2013
SB 5559 (2011–12) County sales and use taxes · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5559 (2009–10) Hunting safety · Did not pass · died in committee