Physical Restraint and Seclusion Report: Data Collection, Findings, and Recommendations | Read Full ReportThe Annotated Code of Maryland Education Article § 7-1102 requires the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to report to the General Assembly annually (on or before December 1 each year) on the findings and recommendations reported to the MSDE by local education agencies (LEAs), other non-LEA public agencies, and nonpublic schools on physical restraint and seclusion.
As with previous reports, the 2022 report describes the data collection process, provides summary data for the 2021-2022 school year based on public agency, and nonpublic school responses, and outlines findings and recommendations based on an analysis of the information gathered.