Missouri schools restrained and secluded 1,000 students last year. Justyn Jefferson was one

Missouri only started collecting data on seclusion and restraint this year, and many schools aren't reporting how often they use the practices. A Belton mom whose son was repeatedly secluded and restrained says schools are also using those methods in inappropriate ways.
Justyn Jefferson is a quiet kid who keeps to himself — until his favorite topics come up. The 11-year-old lights up and starts talking a mile a minute at just the mention of Dragon Ball Z, Sonic the Hedgehog or Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

Shay Jefferson says her son loves watching TV and watching YouTube on his iPhone.

“Justyn said he's a grown up kid. Justyn doesn't play with toys. That's not a thing,” she said. “Justyn, he likes his electronics.”