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 […]

Updated May 2013! How Safe Is The Schoolhouse? An Analysis of State Seclusion and Restraint Laws and Policies by Jessica Butler. This Report has been updated to include changes made in 2012 and early 2013 to state restraint and seclusion laws and policies and more fully discusses laws applicable to all children. Get a bullet […]