Category Archives: United States House Committee on Education and Labor

House committee Passes Seclusion & Restraints Bill

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeThe Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives approved a bill limiting the use of seclusion and restraints on students. Here is the official release. The official name of the bill is H.R. 4247. … Continue reading

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More on Seclusion and Restraint Legislation

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeAs we mentioned last week, the House of Representatives has introduced legislation to curb the abuses of seclusion and restraints. Here is an NPR report on the legislation. Here is a CNN opinion piece by Rep. George M… Continue reading

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