Washington Bans Pepper Spray, Handcuffs in Schools

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signs a new law banning harmful restraints in schools, aiming to phase out isolation rooms by 2031. The law, passed mostly along party lines, allows restraints only in cases of imminent serious harm. Advocates for disability rights hail it as a step towards safer schools, while educators express concerns about losing protective tools. The law also requires schools to report incidents promptly and provides clearer rules for handling challenging situations.

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