Educators Decry Restraint Rules That Put Teachers in Harm's Way

New rules that went into effect this year about if, when, and how a teacher can restrain a disruptive student are placing educators in dangerous situations, according to the Maine Education Association. It said restraint rules are vague to the point that many teachers have been directed never to touch a student, even if that student kicks, bites, or pushes them. And that in addition to putting teachers in bad situations, the new rules are also impacting other students' education.