1. (1) No later than January 1, 2026, the state board of education shall adopt, amend, or repeal rules as necessary to reflect this article 15.5.
2. (2) The state board of education shall adopt rules establishing a process by which a student, a student's parent or legal guardian, or a third party on behalf of a student or student's parent or legal guardian may formally complain about the use of restraint by a local education provider's employee or agent. To the extent practicable, the rules must detail the process for filing a state complaint under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. sec. 1400 et seq.
3. (3) The state board of education may adopt rules regarding the use of restraint and seclusion consistent with the provisions of this article 15.5, including clarifications concerning safety described in section 22-15.5-104.

Source: L. 2025: Entire article added, (HB 25-1248), ch. 251, p. 1258, § 1, effective May 24.