{"iri":"https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R9C1YXeMBcvBdbYPF9P169G","label":"Least Restrictive Alternative Standard","sub_class_of":["https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDMIFgVwND9pPCV8Mb2eseF"],"parent_class_of":[],"is_defined_by":null,"see_also":[],"comment":null,"deprecated":false,"preferred_label":null,"alternative_labels":["LRA"],"translations":{},"hidden_label":null,"definition":"The least restrictive alternative (LRA) standard is a principle used in various legal contexts, advocating for the minimal limitation on an individual's rights or freedoms while achieving a specific goal. In mental health care and special education law, it emphasizes placing individuals in the least confining setting or using the least intrusive means necessary to meet their needs or ensure safety, balancing individual rights with societal concerns.","examples":[],"notes":[],"history_note":null,"editorial_note":null,"in_scheme":null,"identifier":null,"description":null,"source":null,"country":null}