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Board finalizes updated rules on physical restraint, immunizations and reporting child abuse
What happened
On September 28 the board gave final approval to updated policies on use of physical restraint of students (JKA), immunization of students (JLCB), staff conduct and reporting of child abuse (GBEB and JLF), and other policies. They follow new state laws, including HB25-1248 on restraint and seclusion, HB25-1027 on immunizations and HB25-1188, which requires mandatory reporters to report suspected child abuse within 24 hours.
Why it matters to families
These rules decide when staff may hold a student, what shots are required and how fast adults must report abuse.
The evidence
The September 28 minutes record the second and final approval of the six policies, each with its stated reason. The August 24 agenda shows the first reading and the revised restraint form and complaint procedure attached.
The source
September 28, 2026 board minutesSee the full record for East Otero School District R-1.
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