"Governor Walz Considers Special Session to Address Student Restraint Law"

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is considering calling a special legislative session to clarify a law banning the use of prone restraints on students. The law, which was expanded this year to cover all students, has faced criticism from police groups and Republican lawmakers who argue that it limits the role of school resource officers. Walz's administration has been working with local leaders to explain the law and its implementation, and he is open to finding a balance between student safety and the appropriate use of physical force. The Minnesota Department of Education reported over 10,000 physical holds of students during the 2021-2022 school year, but did not specify how many were prone holds or impacted student breathing.