Burlington Public Schools

123 Cambridge St. Burlington, MA 01803 781-270-1800
 
The mission of the Burlington Public Schools is to help all students acquire organized knowledge, master creative and intellectual skills, and understand ideas in ways that foster a positive self- image and lead to lifelong learning, self-sufficiency, and responsible citizenship.
 
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Pupil Services ~ Restraint Policy

 

The Burlington Public School System provides yearly training to staff on Restraint Policies and Procedures, including de-escalation techniques, in order to comply with 603 CMR 46.00 and other state and federal laws and with the Massachusetts Department of Education regulations relative to the physical restraint of students.  In addition, through the Merrimack Education Center (MEC), the Burlington Public Schools provides in-depth training to staff members from each school in accordance with Restraint Policies and Procedures.

 

Please refer to the following links for information:

Restraint Policies and Procedures
Burlington Public Schools’ (BPS) Restraint Form
Department of Education (DOE) Reporting Form