Special Education Task Force LUNCH & LEARN Series:
Restraints and Time Out Rooms and Students with Disabilities- New Changes Parents and Professionals Need to Know
WHEN: February 14, 2024 @ 12:00pm-1:30pm ET
REGISTER: https://drny-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdeitqzMqEtZS-G-ZmAL0xq9ZbPzrrJ8X#/registration
In July 2023, the New York State Education Department made big changes to the regulations on physical restraints and time-out rooms. These reforms change the way these interventions can be used with students with disabilities and stress the use of other options. In October, Governor Hochul signed a law banning corporal punishment in New York schools. As a result of these laws, the rights of students with disabilities and the duties of schools have changed significantly. Participants in this Lunch and Learn will learn about:
- Key changes in the law relevant to students with disabilities
- Interventions to prevent or reduce the use of restraints and time-out rooms
- The role of parents, schools, and Committees on Special Education (CSEs) in behavior intervention
Speakers:
· Tara L. Moffett, Esq.: Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC
· Julie M. Keegan, Esq.: Disability Rights New York
The event is free of charge, but registration is required. This event will be recorded.
Closed Captioning & ASL Interpretation provided.