14 Del. Admin. Code § 610-4.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 610-4.0 - Training of Personnel

4.1 Except as provided in 14 Del.C. § 702(c), a student may be physically restrained only by public school personnel, private program personnel, or alternative program personnel who have completed training in physical restraint procedures.

4.1.1 Such personnel shall receive annual training in the use of crisis prevention and intervention techniques consistent with nationally-recognized training programs, which shall meet the following minimum requirements:

4.1.1.1 The training shall address prevention techniques, de-escalation techniques, and positive behavioral intervention strategies and supports;

4.1.1.2 The training shall be designed to meet the needs of such personnel consistent with their duties and the potential need for emergency safety interventions; and

4.1.2 Each public school, private program, and alternative program shall maintain written or electronic documentation of each training provided, which shall include a list of all personnel who participated in the training.

4.2 Any public school personnel responsible for reporting the physical restraint of a student to the Department of Education shall complete training on the reporting process approved by the Department of Education and any additional training that the Department of Education may prescribe .

4.2.1 The approved training shall be provided using a web-based platform through the Department of Education's Professional Development Management System (PDMS) or similar system. The training will be provided on an annual basis and made available throughout each school year.

4.2.2 Such personnel responsible for reporting the physical restraint of a student shall complete the approved training at least once every 3 years and during any year in which reporting procedures were changed from the previous year as indicated by the Department of Education.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 610-4.0

26 DE Reg. 472 (12/1/2022) (final)