2016 House Bill 5409 / Public Act 394

Create statewide policy on seclusion and restraint in schools

Introduced in the House

March 2, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Frank Liberati (D-13)

To declare a legislative “finding” that certain specified factors should be considered in creating a uniform policy on the use of seclusion and restraint in public schools. This is part of a package comprised of House Bills 5409 to 5416 to gradually establish and implement this in all schools.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Sept. 22, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 7, 2016

Passed in the House 81 to 25 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 8, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 14, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To declare a legislative “finding” that certain specified factors should be considered in creating a uniform policy on the use of seclusion and restraint in public schools. This is part of a package comprised of House Bills 5409 to 5416 to gradually establish and implement this in all schools.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2016