New Jersey § 18a:46-13

§ 18a:46-13.

a. A school district, an educational services commission, or an approved private school

for students with disabilities that utilizes seclusion techniques on students with

disabilities shall ensure that: (1) a seclusion technique is used on a student with disabilities only in an emergency

in which the student is exhibiting behavior that places the student or others in immediate

physical danger; (2) each incident in which a seclusion technique is used is carefully and continuously

visually monitored to ensure that it was used in accordance with established procedures

set forth in a board policy developed in conjunction with the entity that trains staff

in safe techniques for physical restraint, in order to protect the safety of the child

and others; and (3) each incident in which a seclusion technique is used is documented in writing

in sufficient detail to enable the staff to use this information to develop or improve

the behavior intervention plan at the next individualized education plan meeting. b. A school district, an educational services commission, and an approved private

school for students with disabilities shall attempt to minimize the use of seclusion

techniques through inclusion of positive behavior supports in the student's behavior

intervention plans developed by the individualized education plan team.