Least Restrictive Alternative Standard
type: Class
alternative label: LRA
subclass of: RDMIFgVwND9pPCV8Mb2eseF
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.