36.84%	Yes
57.89%	No

Comment: I Think they need to ban use of seclusion rooms students with developmental disabillites should not be disaplend for uncontroled behaver the teachers should learn to step up to the plate and do what there payed to do teach not disaplen i should know i am a in-home aid and work with these wonderful kids every day! from milton by cody

Comment: I can't fathom anyone using retraint on my 3 year old autistic son. He is in a Pre-K program in a public school and anyone who is undeducated that retrains a disabled child should be restrained and secluded themselves. It's one thing if they are trying to implement a time out, but it is absolutely uncalled for and the parents should be notified of any difficult behaviors. Thank you from Navarre by Holly and Wray

Comment: my husband and i have both witnessed the devestation an 11 year old male can do upon his own mother and their home. a time-out or seclusion room would not have helped, help came in the form of restraints. we don't belief in physical harm to the mentally impaired, just that caretakers do need some type of help. from pensacola by georgia

Comment: With seriously strict rules I think physical restraints and seclusion rooms may be necessary for the safety of the student and others. Some students are strong and can seriously hurt others, not by design. It is an emotionally charged question. from Gulf Breeze/FL by Don

Comment: Just because these students have mental disabilities does not mean that we have the right to use violence, and in my opinion this is violence. from Pensacola, FL by Olivia

Comment: Children and teens with developmental challenges have a difficult enough time with trying to meld jn with those peers not challenged as they are. I feel that these individuals definitely need specialized training which does not include physical restraints, but rather a generous portion of 'T L C' on the part of the teacher(s). Any teacher is probably not properly trained to cope with the developmentally challenged, but there are venues available that will give and prepare teachers to work with these kids. They have something to contribute to society, just as those not challenged may contribute; but for those that are challenged, it may take more time and patience to teach them. from Mary Esther, FL. by Tom

Comment: No, they should not be banned. Yes, there must be rules on the use of these - and training for any one involved in the process - but to protect them, as well as the students from injury, I can understand the need. from Pensacola / FL by Rick

Comment: Define developmental disabilities. The question is in the stone age terminology area put to the public. from Pensacola,l by St. Will

Comment: ok...and what are the safer alternatives to this practice? before banning a practice...lets make sure there are other methods to prevent injury to the kids, other kids, and staff... from p'cola fl by h