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Amend SB 1520 (Senate committee printing), SUBCHAPTER F, as
follows:
1. In Sec. 592.152, Subsection 3, page 6, line 8, strike "or
as part of a behavior plan." and insert the following:
" ; and
(4) a mechanical or physical restraint is not
administered as part of a behavior plan to change behavior but only
to provide immediate protection from imminent harm."
2. On page 6, lines 9-11, strike Sec. 592.153 and insert the
following:
"Sec. 592.153. RESTRAINTS PROHIBITED. (a) A person may
not use a straitjacket to restrain a resident of a state school.
(b) A papoose board or restraint board may not be used to
restrain a resident of a state school unless:
(1) the device is used as a medical restraint as part
of a health-related protection that is prescribed by a physician;
(2) use of the restraint is necessary for protection
during the time a medical or dental condition exists for the purpose
of preventing an individual from inhibiting or undoing medical or
dental treatment; and
(3) medication is not a viable alternative for the
individual."