Utah legislation · 2026 General Session
Utah SB181: School Discipline Amendments
Status: Signed into law, March 19, 2026
This bill establishes minimum safety standards for seclusion rooms in schools.
What the bill says
An act of unlawful detention and is subject to the penalty described in Section 76-5-304 ; and (b) result in a referral to: (i) local law enforcement; and (ii) the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission established in Section 53E-6-501 . (13) (a) A violation of the physical standards for seclusion rooms established in Subsection (14) shall be addressed as follows: (i) by or re ported to the LEA, the LEA shall: (A) notify the LEA's local school board or charter school governing board; (B) develop a corrective action plan; and (C) report the violation and corrective action plan to the s.
From the enrolled text, March 12, 2026:
an act of unlawful detention and is subject to the penalty described in Section 76-5-304 ; and (b) result in a referral to: (i) local law enforcement; and (ii) the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission established in Section 53E-6-501 . (13) (a) A violation of the physical standards for seclusion rooms established in Subsection (14) shall be addressed as follows: (i) by or re ported to the LEA, the LEA shall: (A) notify the LEA's local school board or charter school governing board; (B) develop a corrective action plan; and (C) report the violation and corrective action plan to the state board within a timeframe established by the state board in rule; (ii) if a violation is identified by or reported to the state board, the state board shall refer the matter to the LEA for investigation and corrective action under Subsection (13)(a)(i) ; and (iii) if the LEA fails to develop a corrective action plan or does not achieve compliance within a reasonable timeframe established by the state board, the state board shall take further action. (b) A violation of the use requirements in Subsection (10) , including improper use of seclusion or physical restraint, failure to notify parents within the required timeframe, or failure to properly document use, shall result in: (i) investigation by the LEA; (ii) appropriate …