§ 3800.202. Appropriate use of restrictive procedures.
(a) A restrictive procedure may not be used in a punitive manner, for the convenience of staff persons or as a program substitution.
(b) With the exception of exclusion as specified in § 3800.212 (relating to exclusion), a restrictive procedure may be used only to prevent a child from injuring himself or others.
(c) For each incident in which use of a restrictive procedure is considered:
(1) Every attempt shall be made to anticipate and de-escalate the behavior using methods of intervention less intrusive than restrictive procedures.
(2) A restrictive procedure may not be used unless less intrusive techniques and resources appropriate to the behavior have been tried but have failed.
(3) A restrictive procedure shall be discontinued when the child demonstrates he has regained self-control.
Cross References This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3800.171 (relating to safe transportation).
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