This presentation on Utah's SB 170 (School Discipline Amendments) will focus specifically on the significant changes and new laws regarding Emergency Safety Interventions (ESI) in schools. The presentation will cover:

• Consolidation and Clarification: How SB 170 brings together and makes clearer existing provisions for physical interventions into a single section of code.
• New Standards for Physical Restraint: The specific standards and guidelines that schools must now adhere to when using physical restraint on students.
• Defined Allowed Incidences of Seclusion: The bill clearly defines when seclusion is permissible and, importantly, when it is not allowed (e.g., as a disciplinary practice, for coercion, or due to inadequate staffing).
• Data Collection and Reporting: The new requirements for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to collect and report data on incidents of student confinement.
• Investigation and Enforcement: The established requirements for investigating and enforcing the proper use of ESI.
• Liability Protections and Exceptions: An overview of the liability protections for school staff and any exceptions to those protections.
• Consequences for Violations: What happens if the new laws regarding ESI are violated.

The aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how SB 170 aims to regulate and improve the use of ESI to ensure student safety while also protecting staff, setting clear boundaries, and promoting accountability within Utah schools.