CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- New numbers from the Wake County public school district show more students are being restrained or secluded in schools.

The numbers from the previous school year show a 38% increase in restraints and seclusion compared to the previous year.

READ MORE | See the WCPSS Seclusion and Restraint Review here (.pdf)

On Tuesday, school administrators said it's because of more accurate reporting.

There were 1,802 instances where students were restrained in 2024 . That compares to 1,304 instances the year before.

Of those restraints, 1,309 involved an educator holding a student.

In 447 cases from last year, students were secluded or put in a room alone.

Forty-six cases involved a physical restraint, such as a handcuff or zip tie, put on a student.

The 1,802 instanc

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