FED. LEG - Bills in Congress under topic of Positive Behavior Supports, and regulation of physical restraint and seclusion in schools

While attention is focused on the states, with numerous bills and, in many cases, short legislative calendars, it seems prudent to review the status of Federal legislation currently before the U.S. Congress. This post is a brief round-up and reminder of those under the topic of Positive Behavior Supports, and the regulation of physical restraint and seclusion in U.S. Schools.

The bills below may be of interest to practicing behavior analysts, those who work in schools, and those who are interested in regulation and training in the matter of physical restraint and seclusion.  HR 4247 and S. 2680 are bills that have the attention of the public and the active interest of a large number of advocacy organizations.

• H.R.2597
  Title: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and schools to increase implementation of school-wide positive behavior supports.
  Sponsor: Rep Hare, Phil [IL-17] (introduced 5/21/2009)      Cosponsors (32)
  Latest Major Action: 10/22/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

• H.R.4247
  Title: 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 (27)
  Related Bills: S.2860
  Latest Major Action: 1/4/2010 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

• S.2860
  Title: 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)
  Related Bills: H.R.4247
  Latest Major Action: 12/9/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. 

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Resources and Related past posts

Thursday, December 17, 2009
S. 2860 bill on restraint and seclusion joins HR 4247 & Wrightslaw sums up this legislation

Autism Votes

Thomas.gov 
legislative information from the Library of Congress

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