[Missouri] Special School District of St. Louis County: Investigation

On February 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice released its investigation findings of the Special School District of St. Louis County, highlighting that the District’s seclusion and restraint practices violate Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

From the investigation: “Missouri parents and guardians entrust their vulnerable children with disabilities to SSD on the promise that the District will meet their unique needs and provide them with the interventions and supports they need to learn and thrive. But DOJ’s investigation has found that SSD has broken both this promise and federal law by subjecting students to ineffective seclusion practices that are highly susceptible to abuse and restraining them without justification.”