118.305(1)(g)
(g) “Physical restraint" means a restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a pupil to freely move his or her torso, arms, legs, or head.
118.305(1)(h)
(h) “School" means a public school, including a charter school, and a private school participating in the program under
s. 115.7915.
118.305(1)(i)
(i) “Seclusion" means the involuntary confinement of a pupil, apart from other pupils, in a room or area from which the pupil is physically prevented from leaving.
118.305(2)
(2) Seclusion; conditions for use. A covered individual may use seclusion on a pupil at school only if all of the following apply:
118.305(2)(a)
(a) The pupil's behavior presents a clear, present, and imminent risk to the physical safety of the pupil or others and it is the least restrictive intervention feasible.
118.305(2)(b)
(b) A covered individual maintains constant supervision of the pupil, either by remaining in the room or area with the pupil or by observing the pupil through a window that allows the covered individual to see the pupil at all times.
118.305(2)(c)
(c) The room or area in which the pupil is secluded is free of objects or fixtures that may injure the pupil.
118.305(2)(d)
(d) The pupil has adequate access to bathroom facilities, drinking water, necessary medication, and regularly scheduled meals.
118.305(2)(e)
(e) The duration of the seclusion is only as long as necessary to resolve the clear, present, and imminent risk to the physical safety of the pupil or others.
118.305(2)(f)
(f) No door connecting the room or area in which the pupil is secluded to other rooms or areas is capable of being locked.
118.305(3)
(3) Physical restraint; conditions for use. A covered individual may use physical restraint on a pupil at school only if all of the following apply:
118.305(3)(a)
(a) The pupil's behavior presents a clear, present, and imminent risk to the physical safety of the pupil or others and it is the least restrictive intervention feasible.
118.305(3)(b)
(b) There are no medical contraindications to its use.
118.305(3)(c)
(c) The degree of force used and the duration of the physical restraint do not exceed the degree and duration that are reasonable and necessary to resolve the clear, present, and imminent risk to the physical safety of the pupil or others.
118.305(3)(d)
(d) None of the following maneuvers or techniques are used:
118.305(3)(d)1.
1. Those that do not give adequate attention and care to protecting the pupil's head.
118.305(3)(d)2.
2. Those that cause chest compression by placing pressure or weight on the pupil's chest, lungs, sternum, diaphragm, back, or abdomen.
118.305(3)(d)3.
3. Those that place pressure or weight on the pupil's neck or throat, on an artery, or on the back of the pupil's head or neck, or that otherwise obstruct the pupil's circulation or breathing.
118.305(3)(f)
(f) The covered individual does not use a mechanical or chemical restraint on the pupil. The use of supportive equipment to properly align a pupil's body, assist a pupil to maintain balance, or assist a pupil's mobility, under the direction and oversight of appropriate medical or therapeutic staff, does not constitute the use of a mechanical restraint.
118.305(4)
(4) Notification and reporting following use of seclusion or physical restraint. 118.305(4)(a)(a) Whenever seclusion or physical restraint is used on a pupil at school, the school principal or his or her designee shall do all of the following:
118.305(4)(a)1.
1. As soon as practicable, but no later than one business day after the incident, notify the pupil's parent of the incident and of the availability of the written report under
subd. 2.
118.305(4)(a)2.
2. Within 2 business days after the incident and after consulting with the covered individuals present during the incident, prepare a written report containing all of the following information:
118.305(4)(a)2.b.
b. The date, time, and duration of the use of seclusion or physical restraint.
118.305(4)(a)2.c.
c. A description of the incident, including a description of the actions of the pupil before, during, and after the incident.
118.305(4)(a)2.d.
d. The names and titles of the covered individuals present during the incident.
118.305(4)(b)
(b) Each report prepared under
par. (a) 2. shall be retained by the school and made available for review by the pupil's parent within 3 business days of the incident.
118.305(4)(c)
(c) Annually by September 1, the principal of each school or his or her designee shall submit to the governing body a report containing all of the following:
118.305(4)(c)1.
1. The number of incidents of seclusion and of physical restraint in the school during the previous school year.
118.305(4)(c)2.
2. The total number of pupils who were involved in the incidents and the number of children with disabilities who were involved in the incidents.
118.305(5)
(5) Child with a disability. The first time that seclusion or physical restraint is used on a child with a disability, the child's individualized education program team shall convene in the manner provided in
s. 115.787 (4) as soon as possible after the incident. The child's individualized education program team shall review the child's individualized education program to ensure that it contains appropriate positive behavioral interventions and supports and other strategies to address the behavior of concern, as provided in
s. 115.787 (2) (i), and revise it if necessary.
118.305(6)(a)(a) Except as provided in
par. (c), no covered individual may use physical restraint on a pupil at school unless he or she has received training in the use of physical restraint that includes all of the following components:
118.305(6)(a)2.
2. An identification and description of dangerous behavior that may indicate the need for physical restraint and methods of evaluating risk of harm in order to determine whether physical restraint is warranted.
118.305(6)(a)3.
3. Experience in administering and receiving various types of physical restraint.
118.305(6)(a)4.
4. Instruction regarding the effects of physical restraint on the person restrained, in monitoring signs of physical distress, and in obtaining medical assistance.
118.305(6)(a)5.
5. Instruction in documenting and reporting incidents of physical restraint.
118.305(6)(a)6.
6. A requirement that the trainee demonstrate proficiency in administering physical restraint.
118.305(6)(b)
(b) The governing body shall ensure that all of the following apply in each school that it operates in which physical restraint is used:
118.305(6)(b)1.
1. At least one covered individual has received training in the use of physical restraint under
par. (a).
118.305(6)(b)2.
2. The school maintains a record of the training received by the covered individual under
par. (a), including the period during which the training is considered valid by the entity that trained the covered individual.
118.305(6)(c)
(c) A covered individual who has not received training in the use of physical restraint under
par. (a) may use physical restraint on a pupil at school only in an emergency and only if a covered individual who has received training in the use of physical restraint under
par. (a) is not immediately available due to the unforeseen nature of the emergency.
118.305(7)
(7) Construction. Nothing in this section prohibits a covered individual from doing any of the following at school if the pupil is not confined to an area from which he or she is physically prevented from leaving:
118.305(7)(a)
(a) Directing a pupil who is disruptive to temporarily separate himself or herself from the general activity in the classroom to allow the pupil to regain behavioral control and the covered individual to maintain or regain classroom order.
118.305(7)(b)
(b) Directing a pupil to temporarily remain in the classroom to complete tasks while other pupils participate in activities outside the classroom.
118.305(7)(c)
(c) Briefly touching or holding a pupil's hand, arm, shoulder, or back to calm, comfort, or redirect the pupil.
118.305 History
History: 2011 a. 125;
2013 a. 168 s.
20;
2015 a. 55.
118.31
118.31
Corporal punishment. 118.31(1)
(1) In this section, “corporal punishment" means the intentional infliction of physical pain which is used as a means of discipline. “Corporal punishment" includes, but is not limited to, paddling, slapping or prolonged maintenance of physically painful positions, when used as a means of discipline. “Corporal punishment" does not include actions consistent with an individualized education program developed under
s. 115.787 or reasonable physical activities associated with athletic training.
118.31(2)
(2) Except as provided in
sub. (3), no official, employee or agent of a school board may subject a pupil enrolled in the school district to corporal punishment.
118.31(3)
(3) Subsection (2) does not prohibit an official, employee or agent of a school board from:
118.31(3)(a)
(a) Using reasonable and necessary force to quell a disturbance or prevent an act that threatens physical injury to any person.
118.31(3)(b)
(b) Using reasonable and necessary force to obtain possession of a weapon or other dangerous object within a pupil's control.
118.31(3)(c)
(c) Using reasonable and necessary force for the purpose of self-defense or the defense of others under
s. 939.48.
118.31(3)(d)
(d) Using reasonable and necessary force for the protection of property under
s. 939.49.
118.31(3)(e)
(e) Using reasonable and necessary force to remove a disruptive pupil from a school premises or motor vehicle, as defined in
s. 125.09 (2) (a) 1. and
4., or from school-sponsored activities.
118.31(3)(f)
(f) Using reasonable and necessary force to prevent a pupil from inflicting harm on himself or herself.
118.31(3)(g)
(g) Using reasonable and necessary force to protect the safety of others.
118.31(3)(h)
(h) Using incidental, minor or reasonable physical contact designed to maintain order and control.
118.31(4)
(4) Each school board shall adopt a policy that allows any official, employee or agent of the school board to use reasonable and necessary force for the purposes of
sub. (3) (a) to
(h). In determining whether or not a person was acting within the exceptions in
sub. (3), deference shall be given to reasonable, good faith judgments made by an official, employee or agent of a school board.
118.31(5)
(5) Except as provided in
s. 939.61 (1), this section does not create a separate basis for civil liability of a school board or their officials, employees or agents for damages arising out of claims involving allegations of improper or unnecessary use of force by school employees against students.
118.31(6)
(6) Nothing in this section shall prohibit, permit or otherwise affect any action taken by an official, employee or agent of a school board with regard to a person who is not a pupil enrolled in the school district.
118.31(7)
(7) Nothing in this section abrogates or restricts any statutory or common law defense to prosecution for any crime.
118.31 Note
NOTE: This section was created by
1987 Wis. Act 303. Section 1 of that act is entitled “Legislative findings and purpose".
118.32
118.32
Strip search by school employee. Any official, employee or agent of any school or school district is prohibited under
s. 948.50 from conducting a strip search of any pupil.
118.32 History
History: 1983 a. 489;
1987 a. 332 s.
64.
118.325
118.325
Locker searches. An official, employee or agent of a school or school district may search a pupil's locker as determined necessary or appropriate without the consent of the pupil, without notifying the pupil and without obtaining a search warrant if the school board has adopted a written policy specifying that the school board retains ownership and possessory control of all pupil lockers and designating the positions of the officials, employees or agents who may conduct searches, and has distributed a copy of the policy to pupils enrolled in the school district.
118.325 History
History: 1997 a. 329.
118.33
118.33
High school graduation standards; criteria for promotion. 118.33(1)(a)(a) Except as provided in
pars. (d),
(e),
(em), and
(es), a school board may not grant a high school diploma to any pupil unless the pupil satisfies the requirement under
sub. (1m) (a) and has earned:
118.33(1)(a)1.a.
a. At least 4 credits of English including writing composition.
118.33(1)(a)1.b.
b. At least 3 credits of social studies including state and local government.
118.33(1)(a)1.c.
c. At least 3 credits of mathematics. The school board shall award a pupil up to one mathematics credit for successfully completing in the high school grades a course in computer sciences that the department has determined qualifies as computer sciences according to criteria established by the department. The school board shall award a pupil up to one mathematics credit for successfully completing in the high school grades a career and technical education course that the school board determines satisfies a mathematics requirement, but may not award any credit for that course if the school board awards any credit for that same course under
subd. 1. d.
118.33(1)(a)1.d.
d. At least 3 credits of science. The school board shall award a pupil a science credit for successfully completing in the high school grades each course in agriculture that the department has determined qualifies as science according to criteria established by the department. The school board shall award a pupil up to one science credit for successfully completing in the high school grades a career and technical education course that the school board determines satisfies a science requirement, but may not award any credit for that course if the school board awards any credit for that same course under
subd. 1. c.
118.33(1)(a)2.
2. In grades 7 to 12, at least 0.5 credit of health education.
118.33(1)(am)
(am) The state superintendent shall encourage school boards to require an additional 8.5 credits selected from any combination of vocational education, foreign languages, fine arts and other courses.
118.33(1)(b)
(b) Except as provided in
par. (es), a school board may not grant a high school diploma to any pupil unless, during the high school grades, the pupil has been enrolled in a class or has participated in an activity approved by the school board during each class period of each school day, or the pupil has been enrolled in an alternative education program, as defined in
s. 115.28 (7) (e) 1. Nothing in this paragraph prohibits a school board from establishing a program that allows a pupil enrolled in the high school grades who has demonstrated a high level of maturity and personal responsibility to leave the school premises for up to one class period each day if the pupil does not have a class scheduled during that class period.
118.33(1)(c)
(c) A school board may require a pupil to participate in community service activities in order to receive a high school diploma.
118.33(1)(d)
(d) A school board may grant a high school diploma to a pupil who has not satisfied the requirements under
par. (a) if all of the following apply:
118.33(1)(d)2.
2. The school board determines that the pupil has demonstrated a level of proficiency in the subjects listed in
par. (a) equivalent to that which he or she would have attained if he or she had satisfied the requirements under
par. (a).
