Tag: DESE
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The Rules Are Changing in Massachusetts. But Are We?
Massachusetts changed its regulations governing seclusion, time-out, and physical restraint in schools on August 17, 2026. The changes matter: the new regulations place tighter limits on seclusion, establish a clearer distinction between time-out and seclusion, and reinforce that physical restraint is an emergency procedure of last resort. Massachusetts has also stated an explicit goal of…