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Category Archives: United States House of Representatives
Georgia Public Schools Ban Seclusion & Place Limits on Restraints
Image via WikipediaThe Georgia State Board of Education last week enacted a broad policy on seclusion and restraints in the public schools of the state. The new state rules prohibit seclusion; the use of chemical restraints (like prescription psychoti… Continue reading
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Seclusion & Restraints Bill Passes House of Representatives
Image via WikipediaThe seclusion and restraints bill, HR 4247, now known as the Keeping All Students Safe Act, passed the U. S. House of representatives by a vote of 262 – 153. Here is an account by the Policy Insider blog of the Council for Exception… Continue reading
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