Seclusion in Schools Under Fire | St. Louis News

A Missouri family is suing the Special School District of St. Louis County after their autistic, ADHD-diagnosed son was secluded dozens of times over two years — far beyond what Missouri law allows, which permits seclusion only in immediate danger. The family’s lawyer claims it was used as punishment, not safety, pointing to a systemic problem. A DOJ report revealed shocking cases, including one student secluded 186 times in a year, calling the practices discriminatory and harmful. A former employee also faces assault charges for allegedly shoving a student into a closet. While the district won’t comment on ongoing lawsuits, the DOJ is proposing a settlement to fix the issues — and this case could reshape how schools handle behavioral crises for vulnerable students. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5d82ece802e1e4a3