Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, "mechanical restraint" means the use of:
(1) a mechanical device;
(2) a material; or
(3) equipment;
attached or adjacent to a student's body that the student cannot remove and that restricts the freedom of movement of all or part of the student's body or restricts normal access to the student's body.
(b) The term does not include:
(1) mechanical devices;
(2) a material; or
(3) equipment;
used as prescribed by a doctor.
As added by P.L.122-2013, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 20. Programs Administered by the State
Chapter 40. Restraint and Seclusion Commission
20-20-40-1. "Behavioral Intervention Plan"
20-20-40-2. "Chemical Restraint"
20-20-40-4. "Mechanical Restraint"
20-20-40-5. "Physical Restraint"
20-20-40-6. "Positive Behavior Intervention and Support"
20-20-40-7. "School Corporation"
20-20-40-11. Establishment of the Commission on Seclusion and Restraint
20-20-40-12. Chairperson; Meetings; Votes and Actions of the Commission
20-20-40-13.5. Written Explanation of Discrepancy by School
20-20-40-13.6. Review of Incident Reports; Commission Recommendations
20-20-40-14. Adoption of Restraint and Seclusion Plan; Submission of Plans