H.R.4247 (Miller, McMorris Rodgers + 7 co-sponsors) and now S. 2860 (Dodd).
Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247)
- Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act: What Does it Mean for Children with Disabilities?
- IEPs, BIPs, and Educational Plans
- National Reports on Restraint and Seclusion
House bill,
H.R.4247 : To prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Miller, George [CA-7] (introduced 12/9/2009) Cosponsors (7)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 12/9/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Senate bill,
S.2860 : A bill to protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Dodd, Christopher J. [CT] (introduced 12/9/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 12/9/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
There is a great deal of public support and attention by advocates to this legislation, which has received widespread visibility due to issued reports and the Congressional public hearing of the past year. It is anticipated that both bills will be given attention early in 2010.
Previous blogposts
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
NEWS: H.R. 4247 - The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
NEWS: December 9 Introduction of Federal Bill on School Restraint and Seclusion
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
NEWS: Comments by Education Secretary Arne Duncan on the use of restraint & seclusion in public schools
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
NEWSFLASH: GAO Report and House Committee hearing on Seclusion and Restraint in Public and Private Schools
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