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The special education laws are confusing to parents, school personnel, related service providers, and many advocates and attorneys. Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 3rd Edition provides a clear roadmap to these Continue Reading →
Parent 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 Continue Reading →
How 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, regulations, Continue Reading →
Action 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 Continue Reading →
Action 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 Continue Reading →
Prince 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 a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach Continue Reading →
Update: 107,000 Students Subjected to Restraint/Seclusion. Contact Congress to Pass National Bill
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 Continue Reading →
Organization 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 Congressional Continue Reading →
Live 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 Continue Reading →
