Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-14.8

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024

Rule 281-14.8 - Classroom clears

(1) A classroom teacher may clear students from the classroom only if necessary to prevent or terminate an imminent threat of bodily injury to a student or another person in the classroom. A threat is imminent when it is reasonably likely to inflict pain, illness, or any other impairment of physical condition.

(2) A classroom clear means clearing all other students out of the classroom to calm a child. A classroom clear in which an adult remains with a student to calm the student is not considered seclusion.

(3) The limitations on use of classroom clears pertains to all classrooms, general and special education, ages 3 through 21, when a child is served in a setting that is using public funds for educational purposes.

(4) If a classroom clear is included within a school's or district's crisis response plan, the school or district will also follow the additional provisions of Iowa Code section 279.51A and this division.

(5) In determining if a classroom clear may be used to prevent or terminate an imminent threat, the following factors apply:

a. The size and physical, mental, and psychological condition of the student;

b. The nature of the student's behavior;

c. The presence of a weapon or material that can be weaponized;

d. The extent and nature of resulting bodily injury to the student and other persons in the classroom; and

e. The prevention of physical intervention that will likely escalate behavior and result in bodily injury.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-14.8

Adopted by IAB June 30, 2021/Volume XLIII, Number 27, effective 8/4/2021

Adopted by IAB April 17, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 21, effective 5/22/2024