used by 40% of public school districts; 60% of out of district programs use such spaces
regulation prohibits a student not being able to leave a space
U.S. Ed updated policy; some practices could be considered discriminatory against populations of students
MA has been working on for several years
encourage schools and districts to use other approaches rather than time out rooms
DESE increased monitoring as well as competitive grants; most used for PD, supplies and materials
last year, DESE created a working group for potential regulatory updates
goal is maximize amount of time students spend learning with their peers; overuse or inappropriate use may cause academic loss or trauma to students
reducing or eliminating and strategies that result in seclusion is in best interest of students and school communities
safeguarding students and staff
DESE provides technical assistance or formal corrective action as necessary to districts
regulation centers on "what are we allowing?"
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