300.347 Rating: Implemented Response Required: No AREA 9: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS- STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT CRITERION NUMBER REQUIREMENTS The policy must include a description of the behavior management procedures used 9.1 in the facility including the following if applicable: Polices and Level/point systems of privileges, including procedures for the student’s Procedure progress in the program; for Behavior The type and range of restrictions a staff member can impose for Management unacceptable behavior, including suspension and termination; The form of restraint used in an emergency; the behavioral interventions 18.03(7)(b)(2); used as alternatives to restraint, and the controls on abuse of such 18.05(5, 6, 7); restraints (See 603 CMR 46.00 and 12/20/05 ESE Advisory on 28.09(11); 603 CMR 46.00; Restraint); and ESE Advisory Any denial or restrictions of on-grounds program services. on Restraint in Special NOTE: Meals shall not be withheld as a form of punishment or behavior Education management. No student shall be denied or unreasonably delayed a meal for any Programs dated reason other than medical prescriptions. 12/20/05 Rating: Implemented Response Required: No CRITERION NUMBER REQUIREMENTS 9.4 The program shall have a written policy on the use of physical restraint and Physical administer physical restraint in accordance with the requirements of 603 CMR 46.00. Restraint (Day The policy and procedures must include the following: programs only) Parent/guardian consent to the implementation of restraint pursuant to the policy must be obtained annually. program’s
300.347 Rating: Implemented Response Required: No AREA 9: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS- STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT CRITERION NUMBER REQUIREMENTS 9.1 Polices and Procedure for Behavior Management 18.03(7)(b)(2); 18.05(5, 6, 7); 28.09(11); 603 CMR 46.00; ESE Advisory on Restraint in Special Education Programs dated 12/20/05 The policy must include a description of the behavior management procedures used in the facility including the following if applicable: Level/point systems of privileges, including procedures for the student’s progress in the program; The type and range of restrictions a staff member can impose for unacceptable behavior, including suspension and termination; The form of restraint used in an emergency; the behavioral interventions used as alternatives to restraint, and the controls on abuse of such restraints (See 603 CMR 46.00 and 12/20/05 ESE Advisory on Restraint); and Any denial or restrictions of on-grounds program services. NOTE: Meals shall not be withheld as a form of punishment or behavior management. No student shall be denied or unreasonably delayed a meal for any reason other than medical prescriptions. Rating: Implemented Response Required: No CRITERION NUMBER REQUIREMENTS 9.4 Physical Restraint (Day programs only) The program shall have a written policy on the use of physical restraint and administer physical restraint in accordance with the requirements of 603 CMR 46.00. The policy and procedures must include the following: Parent/guardian consent to the implementation of restraint pursuant to the program’s policy must be obtained annually.
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