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Fact or Fiction: Florida Teachers Can Use Handcuffs on Students?

Author Geno
January 14th, 2022 8:21 AM

I had to do a doubletake when I read this headline today. Florida lawmakers are in the early stages of making it a law to prevent teachers from putting kids in handcuffs or a straightjacket. Becuase yes, as of now, that is indeed legal! According to the Florida Phoenix, Florida law states that teachers can only use such things “if they pose a serious risk to themselves or others as long as all other forms of behavioral intervention methods have been exhausted.” The law also states that once the situation has calmed down that the devices have to be removed.

Let me say how much I admire our teachers. They work too hard and get paid too little. The stress level must be incredible especially when you have those kids in class with parents who’ve never employed any discipline. I would not have the patience to do what they do. But straightjackets and handcuffs? Yeesh. In some extreme scenarios, you can understand taking extreme measures. We’ve had far too many shootings in our schools over the past few decades.

The Florida Department of Education reports 43 instances of teaches using some kind of “mechanical restraint” on students during the 2020-2021 school year. That bill to prohibit teachers from using instruments like handcuffs, zip ties and straightjackets passed unanimously in a roll call vote. Now it goes to the House and Senate to get approval. The law would NOT apply to school security guards and safety personnel. [Source: Florida Phoenix]

New Florida Laws That Went Into Effect January 1, 2022

  • New rules for Uber and Lyft drivers…

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    Rideshare drivers must ensure their vehicle is up to date on safety recalls and insurance requirements. There is also a sales tax from rideshare transactions.

  • Kids and hearing…

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    Health insurers must provide hearing aids for kids 18 and under.

  • Out of network expenses…

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    This one's a national law. The "No Surprises Act" makes insurance companies cover certain out-of-network expenses in emergencies.

  • Marijuana taxes…

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    A revision of the sales tax exemption. It'll now apply only to patients or caregivers. Centers also will no longer be able to deliver outside its facility without a transportation license.

  • Worker’s compensation change…

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    Employers will pay 4.9% less on new and renewed insurance policies for 2022.

  • Electronic payments…

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    Circuit clerk courts must accept online payments of fines and fees.

  • Prescriptions…

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    Health insurance companies will need to provide notice to you and your doctor if the forums for your meds change.

  • Children in cars…

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    The "Child Safety Alarm Act" makes it mandatory for those in child care to have an alarm in the vehicle to prevent leaving a child behind.

  • Gun fees…

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    Fees will drop to carry a weapon in Florida. If you've been in the military, you are assumed now to have the training needed to own a weapon.

  • When you use a notary…

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    It'll now be required to store video of online notary sessions.

  • Cancer patients…

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    Prohibits insurance providers from making you prove a type of medicine wasn't successful before you look for another treatment for stage 4 metastatic cancer.

[Sources: WPBF, WPTV, NBC]

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