Congressman Miller Urges Congress –“Protect Children from Abusive Restraint &...
On May 9, Congressman George Miller delivered a floor speech urging Congress to pass the Keeping All Students Safe Act, H.R. 1381, and protect children from abusive restraint and seclusion. Miller also...
View ArticleStanding in Our Own Shoes by Tricia & Calvin Luker
Senate Hearing on Restraint and Seclusion: “Beyond Seclusion and Restraint: Creating Positive Learning Environments for All Students.” Postponed until Thursday, July 12, 2012, 10:30 AM, Location TBA....
View ArticleLive Blogging from the Institute of Special Education Advocacy – Please Join Us!
Wrightslaw is live blogging from the Institute of Special Education Advocacy (ISEA) all week. We hope you will join us! Day 1 Day 2 & 3 Day 4 Day 5 Monday July 23, 2012 Welcome! Six...
View ArticleOrganization Sign-On: Keeping All Students Safe Act
– From Jessica Butler, Congressional Affairs Coordinator, Autism National Committee Would your organization like to sign-on to a letter in support of the Keeping All Students Safe Act, the...
View ArticleUpdate: 107,000 Students Subjected to Restraint/Seclusion. Contact Congress...
New statistics show that in 2011-12, at least 70,000 students were subjected to physical restraint, and 37,000, to isolated seclusion. The statistics were released this Spring as part of the U.S....
View ArticlePrince William Schools Restrain, Seclude Disabled Kids Frequently, Inquiry Finds
“Federal civil rights officials have found that two Prince William County public schools for students with emotional disabilities frequently restrained, secluded and removed children from classrooms in...
View ArticleAction Alert: Tell Virginia to Adopt Safeguards to Protect Children in School!
Did you know Virginia currently has no laws or regulations about when and how children can be restrained or secluded in public schools? There are no regulations restricting restraint and seclusion to...
View ArticleAction Alert Virginia! Your Help is Needed Today!
The Virginia General Assembly is addressing the use of restraint and seclusion of students. Your action is needed today! The Virginia Senate voted to regulate (SB782) the use of seclusion and restraint...
View ArticleHow Safe Is The Schoolhouse?
Updated March 2015! How Safe Is The Schoolhouse? An Analysis of State Seclusion and Restraint Laws and Policies by Jessica Butler. The report examines state restraint and seclusion statutes,...
View ArticleParent Request: “No Restraint”
Does the school system need parental consent to restrain a student with autism? He has never had to be restrained before. He does not communicate well, but he is not a danger at all. They restrain him...
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