Chapter 33: Rule Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion establishes standards and procedures for the use of physical restraint and seclusion. Physical restraint and seclusion may only be used as an emergency intervention when the behavior of a student presents a risk of injury or harm to the student or others. The rule sets forth permitted and prohibited uses of restraint and seclusion, required notification and documentation of incidents of restraint or seclusion, aggregate reporting of incidents to administrators and to the Maine DOE, notification to parents, response to multiple incidents of restraint or seclusion of a student, local and state complaint processes and Maine DOE approval of training programs.
Training Programs
Under Chapter 33, each covered entity shall ensure that a sufficient number of administrators or designees, general and special education staff, maintain certification in an approved training program.
- Building Communities of Care
- CALM Crisis Intervention Training
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Handle With Care
- The Mandt System
- Non-abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention (NAPPI)
- Professional Crisis Management Association
- Physical & Psychological Management Training
- QBS Safety-Care Behavioral Safety Training
- Right Response
- Safe Crisis Management
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention System
- Ukeru
For training programs seeking approval from the Maine DOE
Data
Restraint and Seclusion Reporting
Annual Reports submitted by Maine covered entities under Chapter 33
Information, Guidance, and FAQs
- Guided Tour of the Original Chapter 33 Regulations (90 minute webinar)
- Non-Regulatory Guidance
- Model Restraint & Seclusion Incident Form aligned with Chapter 33
- Emergency Prevention and De-escalation Strategies
- Maine DOE Complaint Process Protocol
- Chapter 33 Questions and Answers
- US DOE Restraint and Seclusion: Resource Document
Contact
Gayle Erdheim
Truancy, Dropout, Alternative Ed., and Homeless Ed. Consultant
Integrated Student Supports Team Leader
(207) 624-6637
gayle.erdheim@maine.gov