The Wrightslaw Way

Senate Hearing on Restraint and Seclusion:  “Beyond Seclusion and Restraint:  Creating Positive Learning Environments for All Students.” Postponed until Thursday, July 12, 2012, 10:30 AM, Location TBA. June 28, 2012, 10:00 AM, Room Dirksen 106   The hearings will be broadcast live at http://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/  .  Witnesses expected to testify have strong expertise in the use of […]

On May 9, Congressman George Miller delivered a floor speech urging Congress to pass the Keeping All Students Safe Act, H.R. 1381, and protect children from abusive restraint and seclusion. Miller also rolled out a new restraint/seclusion webpage and published a letter he had sent urging quick action on the bill. This week, Senators Tom […]