118.305 (1) (f) “Parent" has the meaning given in s. 115.76 (12) means a parent of a pupil, including a natural parent, a guardian, or an individual acting as a parent in the absence of a parent or guardian.

118,8 Section 8. 118.305 (2) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:

118.305 (2) (f) No door connecting the room or area in which the pupil is secluded to other rooms or areas is capable of being locked or has a lock on it.

118,9 Section 9 . 118.305 (3) (d) 4. of the statutes is created to read:

118.305 (3) (d) 4. Those that place the pupil in a prone position.

118,10 Section 10 . 118.305 (3) (f) of the statutes is renumbered 118.305 (3) (f) (intro.) and amended to read:

118.305 (3) (f) (intro.) The covered individual does not use a mechanical or chemical restraint on the pupil. The None of the following constitutes the use of a mechanical restraint:

1. The use of supportive equipment to properly align a pupil's body, assist a pupil to maintain balance, or assist a pupil's mobility, under the direction and oversight of appropriate medical or therapeutic staff, does not constitute the use of a mechanical restraint.

118,11 Section 11 . 118.305 (3) (f) 2. of the statutes is created to read:

118.305 (3) (f) 2. The use of vehicle safety restraints when used as intended during the transport of a pupil in a moving vehicle.

118,12 Section 12. 118.305 (4) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

118.305 (4) (a) (intro.) Whenever a covered individual or a law enforcement officer uses seclusion or physical restraint is used on a pupil at school, the school principal or his or her designee shall do all of the following:

118,13 Section 13. 118.305 (4) (a) 2. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

118.305 (4) (a) 2. (intro.) Within 2 business days after the incident and after consulting with the covered individuals and any law enforcement officers present during the incident, prepare a written report containing all of the following information:

118,14 Section 14. 118.305 (4) (a) 2. d. of the statutes is amended to read:

118.305 (4) (a) 2. d. The names and titles of the covered individuals and any law enforcement officers present during the incident.

118,15 Section 15 . 118.305 (4) (a) 3. of the statutes is created to read:

118.305 (4) (a) 3. Meet with the covered individuals who participated in the incident to discuss all of the following:

a. The events preceding, during, and following the use of the seclusion or physical restraint.

b. How to prevent the need for seclusion or physical restraint, including the factors that may have contributed to the escalation of behaviors; alternatives to physical restraint, such as de-escalation techniques and possible interventions; and other strategies that the school principal or designee determines are appropriate.

118,16 Section 16 . 118.305 (4) (b) of the statutes is renumbered 118.305 (4) (b) (intro.) and amended to read:

118.305 (4) (b) (intro.) Each The school principal or his or her designee shall retain a report prepared under par. (a) 2. shall be retained by the school and made available for review by shall, within 3 business days of the incident, do one of the following:

1. Send the report to the pupil's parent within 3 business days of the incident by 1st class mail or by electronic transmission.

118,17 Section 17 . 118.305 (4) (b) 2. of the statutes is created to read:

118.305 (4) (b) 2. Hand deliver the report to the pupil's parent.

118,18 Section 18 . 118.305 (4) (c) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

118.305 (4) (c) (intro.) Annually by September October 1, the principal of each school or his or her designee shall submit to the governing body a report containing all of the following:

118,19 Section 19 . 118.305 (4) (c) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

118.305 (4) (c) 1. The number of incidents of seclusion and of physical restraint in the school during the previous school year.