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• 23 Ill. Admin. Code 1.285 – Requirements for the Use of Isolated Time Out, Time Out, and Physical Restraint
  
• Guidance and FAQ – Permanent Regulations for the Use of Isolated Time Out, Time Out, and Physical Restraint
  
• SIS Training Module (Restraint and Time Out) - please refer to this guide when entering RTO events into the Student Information System (SIS).

23 Ill. Admin. Code 1.285(h) requires that any adult who is supervising a student in RTO, or who is involved in a physical restraint, shall receive at least eight hours of developmentally appropriate training annually. Online training may be utilized for all the following required training areas:

1. Crisis de-escalation,
2. Restorative practices,
3. Identifying signs of distress during physical restraint and time out,
4. Trauma-informed practices, and
5. Behavior management practices.

Online training may not be used for training pertaining to physical restraint. However, ISBE has partnered with the Center for Intensive Behavioral Supports (CIBS) at Illinois State University to provide free online professional development that meets most of the staff training requirements. In addition to the training modules, CIBS maintains a growing library of free educational resources to support students who may experience RTO. All Illinois teachers are eligible to register for the free online training series that fulfills this requirement. Any teacher who teaches an Illinois student, regardless of location of educational entity, is eligible to register for a free account.​​​

Any parent or guardian, individual, organization, or advocate (“complainant") may file a signed written complaint with the State Superintendent alleging that a school district or other entity serving the child has violated 23 Ill. Admin. Code 1.285. The complaint shall only be considered for review if it alleges a violation not more than one (1) year prior to the date on which the complainant received notice of the alleged violation. Completed complaint forms may be sent to RestraintTimeOut@isbe.net.​

The following types of correspondence will NOT be investigated through the RTO complaint process:

• Allegations of RTO misuse that the person refuses to put in writing or sign, despite offers of assistance in preparing the complaint.
• Inquiries that seek advice and clarification regarding parental rights but make it clear that no official action is to be taken.
• Anonymous correspondence.
• Courtesy copies of correspondence directed to another entity.
• Allegations that are not violations of the restraint/time out regulations (i.e. personnel issues, Section 504 issues, special education issues, harassment, etc.). Complaints that include such allegations may be referred to other relevant complaint procedures.

Under 23 Ill. Admin. Code 1.285(j)(3), the parties to the complaint may request state-sponsored mediation. Both parties must agree to participate in writing. Additionally, if one of the parties in the complaint is a nonpublic special education facility, the student's home district must also agree to participate in the mediation. If you would like to request state-sponsored mediation, please complete sections I - V of the Mediation Request Form.

• Mediation Request Form​​​