Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.4247 Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act

It's Time to Get Real: Meet the new 'Good Old (Boys) Party'

2010-12-24T19:00:00Z

... proposed by other Republican members … ranging from Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers' (WA-05) H.R. 4247 – Keeping All Students Safe Act to Todd Russell Platts' (R-PA) H.R. 5504 Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act. ...

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MN-02 : Who is Out on Kline's Workforce Committee « MN Political ...

2010-12-22T19:00:00Z

She was advocate for children and seemed to work extremely well with the Democrats on the Committee … but her battle with Mr. Kline over H.R. 4247 – Keeping All Students Safe Act was profound. Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers' floor ...

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Voters See House GOP as Ghost of Christmas Future « MN Political ...

2010-12-21T19:00:00Z

... the Federal Government should not be telling the states what to do to protect our children (that is an argument that John Kline (R-MN-02) made when he voted against H.R. 4247: Keeping All Students Safe Act but that's another story.) ...

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Solving Jigsaw Puzzles with a Hammer

2010-12-08T19:00:00Z

Recently, the bill HR 4247 proposed that all teachers be trained in using restraint and seclusion. Such training would be taught in classes for Positive Behavioral Support. What is claimed was that the individual states were not using ...

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Disability group comes out against restraint, retreat Bill

2010-11-30T19:00:00Z

Hr 4247 negotiated genug.Dieses law has strong implications for employees who was abused as a way of placating schools weggelassen.Genug students to protect students from harm, and if you dilute it reach its destination. ...

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[IWS] CRS: The Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Public Schools ...

2010-11-28T19:00:00Z

including passage of HR 4247 and the introduction of S. 2860, 111th Congress, first session, this. report focuses on the legal issues concerning the use of these techniques in schools, including. their application both to children ...

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PANDAS, Tourettes and Mental Health: TS: No More Duct Tape

2010-11-17T19:00:00Z

When H.R. 4247 was being negotiated, strong consequences for staff who abused students was omitted as a way of placating schools. Enough is enough. This bill needs to protect students from harm, and if they water it down, ...

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The Back Forty » What Do You Want the Lame Duck Congress to Do?

2010-11-14T19:00:00Z

H.R. 4247, Keeping All Students Safe Act. H.R. 4505, Enabling State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents any of whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces. H.R. 4810, End Veteran Homelessness Act ...

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NAA PSA – We Got A Problem | Health Tips, Health ongkinhviet ...

2010-11-13T19:00:00Z

Protect children with autism and other disabilities from harmful restraint and seclusion in our schools. Ask your congressional reps to support HR 4247. Visit our website at www.nationalautism.org. Contact your reps through our online ...

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RHODE ISLAND Families Against Restraint and Seclusion: PARENTS ON ...

2010-11-06T20:00:00Z

United States representatives George Miller and Cathy McMorris Rodgers introduced the "Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in School Act" (HR 4247) and senator Chris Dodd of Connecticut introduced it's sister bill, (S. 2860). ...

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RHODE ISLAND Families Against Restraint and Seclusion: Juan F. v ...

2010-11-06T20:00:00Z

RHODE ISLAND Families Against Restraint and Seclusion: COPAA ...

2010-11-05T20:00:00Z

Planet of the Blind: A Setback in Congress for Restraint Legislation

2010-10-28T20:00:00Z

COPAA supported the provisions as passed in HR 4247. We continue to support the need for a federal bill and minimum standards, and we are sensitive that some view passage of a Federal bill establishing minimal standards as a formidable ...

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Advocacy group COPAA backs Senet on bill s3895 adding restraint ...

2010-10-26T20:00:00Z

March 2010 – COPAA applauds the House of Representatives for passing H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe in School Act. This bill will implement minimum standards to protect all schoolchildren from the dangers of restraint, ...

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Disability Group Comes Out Against Restraint, Seclusion Bill

2010-10-26T20:00:00Z

Patti's Blog - Advocate for Elders, People with Disabilities and ...

2010-10-24T20:00:00Z

COPAA supported H.R. 4247 and this bill's predecessor S.2860 because they explicitly prohibited restraint and seclusion as planned interventions. We strongly encourage the Senate to reconsider the language of S.3895 to ensure that the ...

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The Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Public Schools: The Legal Issues

2010-10-21T20:00:00Z

Because of congressional interest in the use of seclusion and restraint in schools, including passage of HR 4247 and the introduction of S. 2860, 111th Congress, first session, this report focuses on the [...]

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Education Legislation: The Use of Seclusion and Restraint in ...

2010-10-21T20:00:00Z

Because of congressional interest in the use of seclusion and restraint in schools, including passage of H.R. 4247 and the introduction of S. 2860, 111th Congress, first session, this report focuses on the legal issues concerning the ...

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Action Alert: United States: Support The Keeping All Students Safe Act

2010-10-15T20:00:00Z

3895) is a Senate messenger to HR 4247, upheld with strenuous await by a House of Representatives upon Mar 3, 2010, as good as is a mutated chronicle of a previously-introduced Preventing Harmful Restraint as good as Seclusion in ...

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Action Alert: United States: Support The Keeping All Students Safe Act

2010-10-14T20:00:00Z

The Keeping All Students Safe Act (S. 3895) is the Senate companion to H.R. 4247, passed with overwhelming support by the House of Representatives on March 3, 2010, and is a modified version of the previously-introduced Preventing ...

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Revised Restraint and Seclusion Bill Proposed

2010-10-14T20:00:00Z

The legislation was introduced in the Senate last week and is similar to HR 4247, Keeping All Student Safe Act, but will allow schools to include restraint and seclusion in students' individualized education plans (IEPs) if students ...

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Do YOU Love Children?

2010-10-12T20:00:00Z

On March 4, 2010, The US House of Representatives passed HR4247. Called the “Keeping All Students Safe Act,” the bill, which was introduced and championed by Congressman George Miller of California, took substantial steps to eliminate ...

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Families Against Restraint and Seclusion

2010-10-11T20:00:00Z

On March 4, 2010, The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.4247. Called the “Keeping All Students Safe Act,” the bill, which was introduced and championed by Congressman George Miller of California, took substantial steps to ...

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NJ Families Against Restraint & Seclusion: ACTION ALERT: Please ...

2010-10-10T20:00:00Z

Senators Propose Revised Restraint And Seclusion Bill - Disability ...

2010-10-03T20:00:00Z

Members of the Senate are currently working with the disability community to finalize the “Prevention of Seclusion and Physical Restraint in Schools” bill, a companion to H.R. 4247 passed by the House of Representatives in March of this ...

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Dot Calm's Page of Truth & Sedition: 372 Bills That Have Been ...

2010-10-02T20:00:00Z

295) H.R. 4247, Keeping All Students Safe Act 296) H.R. 4252, Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume Assessment Act 297) H.R. 4307, Naming Alejandro Renteria Ruiz Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic ...

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S.3895: A bill to protect students from inappropriate seclusion ...

2010-09-27T20:00:00Z

Allergy Medicine While Breastfeeding: Tar Heel Tally

2010-09-27T20:00:00Z

Abusive tyro discipline: Voting 262 for and 153 against, the House upheld a check (HR 4247) Wednesday environment sovereign standards and sanctioning grants to states to quell the violent fortify of K-12 students in open and in ...

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The Blast

2010-09-14T20:00:00Z

Back on March 3, 2010 during a House debate on H.R. 4247 – the Keeping All Students Safe Act, Rep. Steve King discussed President Obama's czar, stating he should be investigated for his past controversies. ...

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AutComBlog: FEDERAL LAW SHOULD BAR RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION AS ...

2010-09-09T20:00:00Z

Senator Dodd introduced S. 2860,the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. The House already has passed its version of the bill, H.R. 4247. Both bills direct the Secretary of Education to establish minimum standards ...

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Tell the Senate to Get Off the Dime on H.R. 4247

2010-08-23T20:00:00Z

In March of this year, HR 4247, Keeping All Students Safe Act, passed in the House and was sent to the Senate where it was read once and referred to the.

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Maske For Congress: Just the Facts: Week #6: Education

2010-08-21T20:00:00Z

Fact: The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247) which ensures that reasonable and appropriate measures are used in dealing with students. This legislation protects the safety of children by preventing ...

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Download Restraint iPhone - Windows Live

2010-08-21T20:00:00Z

H.R. 4247 - Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools. A recent investigation by the U.S. Government Accountability Office found hundreds of allegations that children have been abused, and some even died, as a result of ...

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National Youth Rights Association - Age of Reason: the NYRA Blog

2010-08-20T20:00:00Z

The Youth Rights Progress Award was given to Congressman George Miller, for sponsoring and passing H.R. 911 to curb the use of torture in “behavior modification” schools, and H.R. 4247 to prevent harmful restraint and seclusion in ...

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MN-03 : Paulsen Wins Look-At-Me Award « MN Political Roundtable

2010-08-16T20:00:00Z

For example, HR 4247 the Keeping All Students Safe Act which Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) was a prime proponent … which no doubt helped her win this Best of Congress Award. Listen to the words of Mrs. McMorris Rodgers: ...

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Download Restraint online DivX - Windows Live

2010-08-08T20:00:00Z

H.R. 4247 "Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion In Schools Act. Drawing Restraint 9 Trailer, Reviews and Schedule for Drawing. Drawing Restraint 9: Review. Having completed his celebrated five-part Cremaster film. ...

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kidslaw: Legislative Update

2010-08-02T20:00:00Z

H.R. 4247 and S. 2860 - This proposed legislation establishes standards for the use of restraint and seclusion in schools, direct states to develop plans to meet those standards, and bar schools from including restraint or seclusion as ...

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welcome: EYE ON THE PRIZE: KEEPING ALL STUDENTS SAFE

2010-07-29T01:00:00Z

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4247/show. S.2860 – Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act – as introduced in Senate: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s2860/text?version=is&nid=t0:is:127 ...

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HR 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act: Chairman George ...

2010-07-28T20:00:00Z

Chairman Miller gave this closing statement during debate over HR 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act. Learn more about this act – edlabor.house.gov. Huddy | Song: “Take it all away” from RED Here is my latest project. ...

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welcome: EYE ON THE PRIZE: KEEPING ALL STUDENTS SAFE

2010-07-28T20:00:00Z

H.R.4247.RFS – Keeping All Students Safe Act – as passed the House http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4247/show. S.2860 – Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act – as introduced in Senate: ...

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Patti's Blog - Advocate for Elders, People with Disabilities and ...

2010-07-28T20:00:00Z

From Our Children Left Behind: Parents, parent advocates and self-advocates, attorneys, educators and medical/mental health professionals throughout the United States have been working for years to create federal legislation that would ...

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NJ Families Against Restraint & Seclusion: EYE ON THE PRIZE ...

2010-07-28T20:00:00Z

H.R.4247.RFS - Keeping All Students Safe Act - as passed the House http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4247/show. S.2860 - Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act - as introduced in Senate: ...

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Download Restraint online HD | bquswxh

2010-07-22T20:00:00Z

Disability advocates are urging a national day of action to show support for the “The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act” (HR 4247 and S. 2860). It would limit, but not completely ban, the use of restraint and … ...

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Celebrating Abilities: More parents report student restraints ...

2010-07-20T20:00:00Z

The American Association of School Administrators ( AASA )urged the US House of Representatives not to pass the Restraint and Seclusion bill (HR 4247): http://www.aasa.org/uploadedFiles/Policy_and_Advocacy/files/HR4247LetterMarch2010. ...

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Edinburg Politics » Blog Archive » South Texas College expansion ...

2010-07-18T20:00:00Z

Congressman George Miller (D-CA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, has been a leader in authoring and successfully pushing for the passage of the Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 4247) in the House, ...

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US Seclusion Bill Alert

2010-07-15T20:00:00Z

The US House passed HR 4247 the House version of the bill, and passed it on to the Senate. The Senate version is referred to as S. 2860. Evidently the Senate version would change how student's Individual Education Plans, or IEP's, ...

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Club 166: U.S. Seclusion Bill Alert

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

The U.S. House passed H.R. 4247 (the House version of the bill), and passed it on to the Senate. The Senate version is referred to as S. 2860. Evidently the Senate version would change how student's Individual Education Plans, or IEP's, ...

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The Autism Society Announces the 2010 Autism Champions – My ...

2010-07-12T20:00:00Z

U.S. Representative George Miller (D-CA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, has been a leader in authoring and successfully pushing for the passage of the Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 4247) in the House, ...

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Senate Pending on S 2860 to Prevent Abuse of Students in Schools ...

2010-07-10T01:00:00Z

Also, I totally forgot about OpenCongress.org See http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4247/show. You can connect with your representatives through this site, as well as through the Senate's site that I linked to in the ...

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Senate Pending on S 2860 to Prevent Abuse of Students in Schools ...

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In March 2010, HR 4247 passed in the House of Representatives and was forwarded on to the Senate, where it remains pending before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions as S 2860. See the legislative history by clicking ...

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RHODE ISLAND Families Against Restraint and Seclusion: HELP ...

2010-07-05T20:00:00Z

The Standard Review: Political Prisoners Accused of Incompetence

2010-06-26T20:00:00Z

What is included in the bill HR 4247 (which is claimed to reduce abuses of restraint and seclusion) was originally used to promote the psychology of behaviorism in jails and facilities for the disabled. Once the turf wars for the ...

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welcome: Will the Senate Pass the Restraint and Seclusion Bill? Or ...

2010-06-20T20:00:00Z

Two months ago, the House approved its restraint/seclusion bill (H.R. 4247), passing the baton to the Senate to approve S. 2860, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act sponsored by Senator Dodd. ...

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Michael Jackson: The Billboard Cover Story | XBeef

2010-06-16T20:00:00Z

Mike Resnick addresses a press conference about the introduction of HR 4247 - Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in the Schools Act. Introduction of the Preventing Harm... Nicole Danhof-Holden addresses a press conference about ...

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Disability Rights California – Pressroom & Stories - News About Us

2010-06-14T20:00:00Z

On March 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 4247) to ban dangerous practices of physically restraining students or secluding them in isolated or locked rooms. The bill was passed quickly, ...

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Will the Senate Pass the Restraint & Seclusion Bill? Or Instead ...

2010-06-13T20:00:00Z

Three months ago, the House approved its restraint/seclusion bill (H.R. 4247), passing the baton to the Senate to approve S. 2860, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act sponsored by Senator Dodd. ...

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Restraint & Seclusion Bill in Senate - Call to Action (please share!

2010-06-02T20:00:00Z

The House bill was HR 4247, and its companion Senate bill is S. 2860. Some of you are used to me representing COPAA on Congressional matters because I played that role while on the COPAA Board from 2004 to 2009 and as ...

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Ablogination - Mike Clark = Cool, Phil Roe = Fool

2010-06-02T20:00:00Z

On Passage - House - H.R. 4247 Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act Passed 262-153, 16 not voting. That's Roe voting to allow a faculty member to strangle your child at school. House Roll #182. Mar 24, 2010 ...

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Wrong Planet - URGENT ACTION ALERT: HR 4247 Going to Committee ...

2010-05-30T20:00:00Z

Anonymous writes "We have just been informed that H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act is going to be marked up by the House Education and Labor Committee this coming Thursday. ...

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URGENT ACTION ALERT: HR 4247 Going to Committee This Week

2010-05-30T20:00:00Z

We have just been informed that HR 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act is going to be marked up by the House Education and Labor Committee this coming Thursday. In order to avoid amendments to the ...

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CWLA Reports Organizational Transformations in Use of Restraint ...

2010-05-25T20:00:00Z

SAMHSA continues to provide training and supports the recently passed Keeping All Students Safe Act (HR 4247). The programs are supported by both CWLA member agencies and non-members alike. As a result of training, programs and schools ...

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Keeping All Students Safe Act (KASSA) – FREE informational webinar

2010-05-23T20:00:00Z

Hundreds of people attended our live webinar, Keeping All Students Safe: HR4247 and S.2860. If you missed the event, you can still learn more about this federal legislation and how CPI can help your school comply by watching the webinar ...

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WHEELIE cATHOLIC: Teacher duct tapes disabled boy's arm to wheelchair

2010-05-21T20:00:00Z

Anthony Birden, a 12 year old with shaken baby syndrome, who can only communicate with his right hand, had that hand restrained with duct tape by a teacher in Colorado. Teacher Leslie Garcia said it was the only way she could make him ...

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Education Legislation: The Use of Seclusion and Restraint in ...

2010-05-16T20:00:00Z

O Gafanhoto - Devorando a Web! - 4247 - parceria-entre-hospital-e ...

2010-05-15T01:00:00Z

Dec 8, 2009 – Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.4247 Preventing Harmful Restraint and ... www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4247/show ...

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Download Restraint

2010-05-03T20:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247) would prohibit the use of physical restraint or seclusion unless a student's behavior poses an imminent danger of physical injury to the student, school personnel. ...

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Restraint and Seclusion in Special Education - AGE OF AUTISM

2010-05-02T20:00:00Z

The House version of the bill, H.R. 4247— the Keeping All Students Safe in School Act— has already passed. S.2860 now has to go through the Senate HELP committee (Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) and on to the full Senate vote. ...

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2010-04-28T20:00:00Z

Special Needs Neighborhood.com Blog » U.S. House of ...

2010-04-26T20:00:00Z

Have you heard about H.R. 4247 also known as Keeping Students Safe Act? The U.S. House of Representatives passed The Keeping Students Safe Act on March 3, 2010. This legislation addresses physical restraint and exclusion standards in ...

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Defeat Buck McKeon | McKeon Opposes Child Safety | The Buck Stops Now

2010-04-24T20:00:00Z

Representative Howard “Buck” Mckeon who sits on the House Educationa and Labor Committee that has jurisdiction over this issue is one vote of 44 members total and one of only ten who voted NO on the markup of H.R. 4247 – Preventing ...

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Massachusetts Law on Physical Restraint - The Law Office of ...

2010-04-22T20:00:00Z

Update on HR 4247. HR 4247, which would prohibit use of physical restraints in schools, passed the House on March 3, 2010. The Senate has not yet voted on the bill. For more about the bill, click here. When to Contact an Attorney ...

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Restraint and Seclusion Bills

2010-04-22T20:00:00Z

Reps. George Miller (D-CA) and Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R-WA) sponsored HR 4247, and Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT) sponsored S. 2860. See HR 4247 here: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&doc ...

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2010-04-22T20:00:00Z

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2010-04-21T20:00:00Z

On March 3, 2010, the United States House of Representatives, under the leadership of Chairman George Miller, passed H.R.4247, also known as the Keeping Students Safe Act. This legislation is one step closer to becoming federal law. ...

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2010-04-20T20:00:00Z

H.R.4247/S.2860 is now under review by the Senate's Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP). If this legislation moves out of committee and becomes federal law, it will address physical restraint and seclusion ...

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Education Legislation: The Use of Seclusion and Restraint in ...

2010-04-20T20:00:00Z

OUR Journey Thru Autism: Seclusion and Restraint Act: URGE Your ...

2010-04-18T20:00:00Z

As many of you already know the "Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act" (S.2860) is the Senate companion bill to the "Keeping All Students Safe Act" (H.R.4247) that passed the House of Representatives by a vote of ..

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2010-04-17T20:00:00Z

The other day I was researching a bill, HR 4247 to be precise, that makes it illegal to restrain a child in a way that harms them. What I'd like to introduce here for consideration is the concept that we don't have any rule that ...

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Corporal Punishment Renaissance in Texas?

2010-04-15T20:00:00Z

Read up on HR 4247: Keeping All Students Safe Act. This piece of legislation was introduced on December 9th, 2009 and passed the House on March 3rd, 2010. Now on to the Senate. If you want to read some of my blogs on this topic, ...

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2010-04-13T20:00:00Z

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2010-04-13T20:00:00Z

HR 4247: "Keeping All Students Safe Act " was passed in the US House March 3, 2010; the similar S. 2860 "A bill to protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint, and for other purposes" was also introduced by ...

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Ronald Federici Replies to Monica Pignotti « Ron Federici's Blog

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

FREE talking points HWC submitted to Congress on February 12, 2010 regarding proposed bills H.R. 4247 and S. 2860. Talking Points v. 2007; Talking Points v. 2003. Feel free to distribute the above documents freely. ...

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JFActivist: CALL TODAY: Tell Your Senators to Protect Students ...

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

The House version of this bill, H.R. 4247, was successfully passed in March 2010 thanks to the support of advocates across the nation. Increasing Senate support for this bill will help move it one step closer to enactment. ...

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AutComBlog: ASK Your Senators to Support S. 2860, The Preventing ...

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

The House bill was HR 4247 and at the end was simply renamed the Keeping All Students Safe in School Act. The Senate bill is S. 2860, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. AutCom thanks Senator Chris Dodd for ...

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National Call In on April 13 to support the Preventing Harmful ...

2010-04-09T20:00:00Z

On March 3, 2010, the United States House of Representatives took a bold step forward and passed HR 4247, moving this legislation closer to becoming federal law. The next part of the process now rests in the hands of the...

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JFActivist: Take Action: Demand Your Senators Protect Students ...

2010-04-07T20:00:00Z

From the APRAIS Coalition (4.8.10): Dear Friends, On March 3, 2010, the United States House of Representatives took a bold step forward and passed HR 4247, moving this legislation closer to becoming federal law.

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Houses Approves Bill to Protect School children from Harmful ...

2010-04-04T20:00:00Z

“I am genuinely pleased by the House's bipartisan support for HR 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe in Schools Act,” said US Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), original sponsor of the legislation. “This critical piece of legislation ...

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Bills Passed in Congress: March

2010-04-04T20:00:00Z

Keeping All Students Safe Act: The House passed H.R. 4247, to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools, by a yea-and-nay vote of 262 yeas to 153 nays, Roll No. 82. 32 pages ...

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CAIR Welcomes Repeal of Oregon Ban on Teachers' Hijab

2010-04-01T20:00:00Z

Far-reaching Bill Threatens Faith-Based Education WASHINGTON, March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. The bill's ...

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No Stereotypes Here - Neurodiversity activist blog: A Block to ...

2010-03-28T20:00:00Z

Recently, Ari has been involved in the passing of the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247) and on the investigation of the abusive practices of the Judge Rotenberg Center. He has expressed personal ...

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Inbox Jewels - National Corrections Oversight Coalition

2010-03-27T20:00:00Z

What congressman wouldn't vote for a bill called the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247)? No one of course, right? But handful of Republicans not only voted "nay" but stood up on the House floor and ...

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Ari Ne'eman Placed on Hold | AS Parenting

2010-03-27T20:00:00Z

As well, Mr. Ne'eman and ASAN have been very active on getting The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247) passed. While critics say the bill doesn't go far enough, it is a very important initial ...

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Cat in a Dog's World: An Open Letter to the Senate: Support ...

2010-03-27T20:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraints and Seclusion Act (H.R. 4247) recently passed in the House of Representatives, and it is in part thanks to the efforts of ASAN and other disability rights organizations. If passed by the Senate, ...

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The Standard Review: Restraining Failures

2010-03-26T20:00:00Z

Protection and advocacy along with National Alliance of Mental Illness have now endorsed HR 4247 and statewide Positive Behavioral Support, which will give the government even more unregulated power to seclude and restrain ...

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HR 4247 Passed

2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

I am pleased to report that HR 4247: Keeping All Students Safe Act (previously known as the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act) passed in the House on 3/3/2010. I am also happy to report my congressman, ...

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A Call to Progressives « MN Political Roundtable

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

It does America no good when proposals are immediately dismissed just because they come from the other party … case in point: H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Children Safe Act. These are the words of Cathy McMorris Rodgers : ...

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JFActivist: Take Action: Senate Seclusion and Restraints Call In Day

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

From The APRAIS Coalition (3.22.10): Dear Friends, On March 3, 2010 the United States House of Representatives took a bold step forward and passed HR 4247, moving this legislation closer to becoming federal law.

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2010-03-19T20:00:00Z

'Game Of Death': 'Torture' Game Show Stirs Controversy In France

2010-03-16T20:00:00Z

George Miller's H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act passed with a wide majority, 262-153, all but 8 conservative Democrats joined by two dozen mainstream Republicans pushing it over the finishing ...

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S.2968: Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010 ...

2010-03-15T20:00:00Z

Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010: S. 2968, to make certain technical and conforming amendments to the Lanham Act 2 pages. Keeping All Students Safe Act: The House passed H.R. 4247, to prevent and reduce the use . ...

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2010-03-14T20:00:00Z

On Wednesday, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, by a vote of 242-153. In the final vote count, 238 Democrats and just 24 Republicans voted for the ...

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Most House Republicans Vote to Let Schoolchildren Be Held Down ...

2010-03-12T19:00:00Z

On Wednesday afternoon, the United States House of Representatives passed HR 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (now being called the Keeping All Students Safe Act), by a vote of 262-153. ...

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National Autism Association Applauds Congress for Passing Federal ...

2010-03-12T19:00:00Z

Today the National Autism Association celebrated the passing of H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act, on Wednesday and those responsible for spearheading the bill. Congressman George Miller (D-CA) and Congresswoman Cathy ...

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The Liberal Doomsayer: Where The Rubber Meets The Road (3/13/10)

2010-03-12T19:00:00Z

Voting 262-153, the House passed a bill (HR 4247) setting federal standards and authorizing grants to states to curb the abusive discipline of K-12 students in public and private schools. Now before the Senate, the bill addresses ...

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A Voice for Juvenile Prison Reform » Blog Archive » Solitary ...

2010-03-11T19:00:00Z

These are the sorts of abuses that H.R. 4247 seeks to address–and the GAO report made clear the pressing need for federal legislation on this subject. “GAO found no federal laws restricting the use of seclusion and restraints in public ...

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House Passes HR 4247 Keeping All Students Safe Act ...

2010-03-11T19:00:00Z

Last week the House of Representatives voted 262 to 153 to pass HR 4247 the Keeping All Students Safe Act. This legislation was introduced last December as the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. The legislation ...

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The Standard Review: At Risk of Being Disruptive (more on HR 4247)

2010-03-11T19:00:00Z

Federal laws in the United States are always sold to the voting public as answers to difficult problems. Empowering and enlarging the federal government is typically encouraged by the most effective tools of oppression; fear and shame.

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Roll Call Report :: Pioneer Press :: PIONEER PRESS ::

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

Abusive School Discipline: Members passed, 262-153, a bill (HR 4247) setting federal rules to curb abusive discipline of elementary-secondary students. A yes vote backed a bill to address documented practices such as forcible restraint ...

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Phil Roe on his vote against protecting school children at ...

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, seemed like the kind of legislation that would enjoy broad support. It focuses on school safety, and seeks to protect children from “physical or mental abuse,” ...

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Off With Their Heads! : OUPblog

2010-03-09T19:00:00Z

On March 3, 2010, the House passed HR 4247, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. The bill is designed to prevent the occurrence of torture in schools, including forceful restraints, seclusion, and beatings. ...

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EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL

2010-03-09T19:00:00Z

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. The bill's purpose is to ensure that teachers do not use physical, mechanical or chemical means of restraint ...

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House Dems, U.S. Mayors Unveil Plan for One Million Jobs | Best ...

2010-03-09T19:00:00Z

H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students... Chairman Miller gave this floor statement to open debate on HR 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act. Learn more about this act - edlabor.house.gov. H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students. ...

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CPI Applauds House Passage of Keeping All Students Safe Act

2010-03-08T19:00:00Z

The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), the world's leading training organization specializing in the safe management of disruptive and assaultive behavior, applauds the US House for passing the Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 4247), ...

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HR 911 – moving in the right direction to end Christian school abuse

2010-03-08T19:00:00Z

Senate HELP Committee website: Check and see if your local Senators are on this committee and contact them, encourage a hearing and passage of this important bill. Related Miller Legislation - HR 4247; History of Violence: Jack ...

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Legally Kidnapped: Souder on the Keeping All Students Safe Act

2010-03-08T19:00:00Z

HR 4247 Passed the House on 3/3/10 « Mr. Chuck Chuck

2010-03-08T19:00:00Z

The House has passed the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247) which is now know as the Keeping All Students Safe Act. It now moves to the Senate where it is known as S. 2860. ...

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The Reaction: Blackboard Jungle

2010-03-08T19:00:00Z

The Keeping All Students Safe Act, H.R. 4247 passed 262-153 in Congress and is designed to: (1) prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools;. (2) ensure the safety of all students and school personnel in ...

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Texas Insider » A Bloated Budget & Double-Taxing Businesses

2010-03-08T19:00:00Z

Last Wednesday I voted against but the House passed H.R. 4247. This bill authorizes the Department of Education to set minimum standards for seclusion and restraint practices for any school, public or private, that receives federal ...

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Roll call | Concord Monitor

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

Abusive student discipline: Voting 262 for and 153 against, the House on Wednesday passed a bill (HR 4247) setting federal standards and authorizing grants to states to curb the abusive discipline of K-12 students in public and private ...

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New Bill Stops Forcible Discipline in Schools | KidGlue

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

Miller's very passionate closing remarks today in regards to Federal Bill H.R 4247-The Keeping All Students Safe Act. This man has fought hard to get our children protection in the school system. When no one else would listen to parents ...

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Baby Love Child » Charisa Coulter, “VP and co-founder” of New Life ...

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

This is very important to our group of “Survivors of New Bethany” in that just days ago, house bill HR 4247 was passed, but with no restrictions on unlicensed, church funded, unregulated children's homes. ...

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AutComBlog: AutCom Applauds House of Representatives for Passing ...

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

The Autism National Committee (AutCom) today thanks the House of Representatives for passing H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe in School Act. The bill is the first national effort to impose a floor of protections against ...

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HR 4247 Passes House - The Fighting Fundamental Forums

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

HR 4247 Passes House The Fighting Forum. ... The Fighting Fundamental Forums > General Forums > The Fighting Forum. HR 4247 Passes House. User Name, Remember Me? Password. Connect with Facebook. NEW! - Arcade · FAQ · Members List ...

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CCFI-Advocate: Victory!

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

Thank you everyone who called their Representatives and spread the word about H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. Late last week it passed in the House by a margin of over 100 votes with a ...

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Delaware Prison Watch: Prisoner's Right's

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

House Republicans Explain Why They Oppose Ban on Child Abuse in Schools - Our post about H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act–which bans excessive use of physical restraints, solitary confinement, and other abusive treatm. ...

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Capitol Hill "Daily Brief": On Capitol Hill This Week; Vol. XVII ...

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

Washington, D.C. - On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. The bill's purpose is to ensure that teachers do not use physical, mechanical or chemical ...

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YouTube - H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act: Chairman ...

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

Chairman Miller gave this floor statement to open debate on HR 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act. Learn more about this act - http://edlabor.house.gov/...

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Illinois Prison Watch: Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council

2010-03-06T19:00:00Z

Arizona Prison Watch: Keeping All Students Safe from...Republicans?

2010-03-06T19:00:00Z

On Wednesday afternoon, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (now being called the Keeping All Students Safe Act), by a vote of 242-153. ...

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Prison Abolitionist: Keeping All Students Safe from...Republicans?

2010-03-06T19:00:00Z

These are the sorts of abuses that H.R. 4247 seeks to address. And the pressing need for federal legislation is clear from the GAO report: "GAO found no federal laws restricting the use of seclusion and restraints in public and private ...

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House Republicans Explain Why They Oppose Ban on Child Abuse in ...

2010-03-06T19:00:00Z

Our post about H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act–which bans excessive use of physical restraints, solitary confinement, and other abusive treatment in the nation's schools–brought in a lot of comments, both on this site and ...

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The Real Cost of Prisons Weblog: Most House Republicans Vote to ...

2010-03-05T19:00:00Z

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2010-03-05T19:00:00Z

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2010-03-05T19:00:00Z

These are the sorts of abuses that H.R. 4247 seeks to address. And the pressing need for federal legislation is clear from the GAO report: ”GAO found no federal laws restricting the use of seclusion and restraints in public and private ...

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2010-03-05T19:00:00Z

James Ridgeway, Solitary Watch | On Wednesday afternoon, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, by a vote of 242-153. In the final vote count, ...

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2010-03-05T19:00:00Z

Pulling information from the Website: SolitaryWatch.wordpress.com, I discover that H.R. 4247 was introduced in December by Education and Labor Committee chair George Miller (D-CA) and Committee member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). ...

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Federal Prison Watch: Warriors and Faith in Prison.

2010-03-05T19:00:00Z

Most House Republicans Vote to Let Schoolchildren Be Held Down, Tied Up, and Put in Solitary Confinement - On Wednesday afternoon, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and ...

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2010-03-05T19:00:00Z

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2010-03-05T19:00:00Z

“I am genuinely pleased by the House's bipartisan support for H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe in Schools Act,” she says. “This critical piece of legislation confronts the unimaginable situation in schools across the country ...

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Tax Extenders Act, Keeping All Students Safe Act, Jobs for Main ...

2010-03-05T19:00:00Z

Keeping All Students Safe Act (h.r. 4247). The Committee on Education and Labor has this to say about it: Every child should be safe and protected while in school. But a recent investigation by the U.S. Government Accountability Office ...

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Most House Republicans Vote to Let Schoolchildren Be Held Down ...

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

ADF Alliance Alert » FRC Calls on U.S. Senate to Reject ...

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

FRC: “On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. The bill's purpose is to ensure that teachers do not use physical, mechanical or chemical means of ...

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Restraint and Seclusion Bill Update - DisaboomLive

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives passed the Keeping All Students Safe Act, HR 4247 on Wednesday, March 3rd. The legislation addresses inconsistent.

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Political Potluck Blog: FRC Calls on U.S. Senate to Reject ...

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

/PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. The bill's purpose is to ensure that teachers do not use physical, mechanical or chemical means ...

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FRC Calls on U.S. Senate to Reject Legislation Containing Federal ...

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. The bill's purpose is to ensure that teachers do not use physical, ...

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Most House Republicans Vote to Let Schoolchildren Be Held Down ...

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

Urban PRIDE » House passes HR 4247 (re: seclusion and restraint)

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

This afternoon, the House passed H.R. 4247, formerly known as “Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act” in a vote of 262-153. The bill seeks to create Federal standards that limit the use of restraints and seclusions ...

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2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

As part of the "Keeping All Students Safe Act" (H.R. 4247), the administration is pushing for a $45 million raise for Kevin Jennings's programs–one of which is a radical "school climate" project. During his tenure at the Gay, Lesb

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2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

George Miller's HR 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act passed with a wide majority, 262-153, all but 8 conservative Democrats joined by two dozen mainstream Republicans pushing it over the finishing line.

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Fwd: ASAN Update: Restraint and Seclusion Bill Passes House

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247) has been approved in the House of Representatives by a vote of 262-153. The Justice for All Action Network, a disability rights coalition that includes ASAN, ...

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Wahoo! Seclusion and Restraints Bill Passes the House

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Thank you everyone who called their Representatives and spread the word about HR 4247 the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. Yesterday afternoon it passed in the House by a margin of over 100 votes with a ...

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HR 4247: On Passage - Passed!

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Overview Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act Vote Details. Result: Passed; YEAs: 262; NAYs: 153. Additional Notes. This vote took place on 2010-03-03.

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House Passes Restraint and Seclusion Bill

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

ASAN is pleased to announce that the House of Representatives has taken action to protect students with disabilities from abuse by passing the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247) by a vote of 262-153. ...

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Restraints & Seclusion: Should Private Schools Be Exempted? - I ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

The requirements for a minimal level of staff training in crisis prevention and the safe use of potentially dangerous emergency measures as set forth H.R. 4247/S. 2860 are simply another positive contribution to a school's overall ...

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News Unfiltered: National Autism Association Applauds Congress for ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Congressman Higgins Votes to Approve Landmark Keeping All Students ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Yesterday, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) voted with his colleagues in the House of Representatives to approve H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act, an historic piece of legislation which provides federal oversight and ...

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Obama's faithful: Younger Americans: The Swamp

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

But yesterday, House Republicans gave their senate cohorts a run for their scum-sucking money when they refused to support H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. ...

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Autism Blog - Disability Coalition applauds passage of Preventing ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

(Washington D.C.)—The Justice for All Action Network (JFAAN), a coalition of disability-led organizations, applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passage of HR 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. ...

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The Standard Review: Restraint and Seclusion are Encouraged in the ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

TrackBack. TrackBack URL for this entry: http://www.typepad.com/services/trackback/6a01053625d752970c01310f639fba970c. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Restraint and Seclusion are Encouraged in the House (H.R. 4247): ...

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Restraint & Seclusion Legislation Passes House (CEC Policy Insider)

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Read more about HR 4247 on CEC's Policy Insider Blog. HR 4247, now called the Keeping All Students Safe Act, will now move to the Senate, where its companion S. 2860 has only one sponsor, Senator Chris Dodd (D-CN).

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The Impolitic: GOP Fools and Ghouls

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

In other news, disgusting GOP vote of the day 153 House Republicans voted no on H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. This would suggest they are objectively in favor of schoolchildren being "tied up, ...

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National Autism Association Applauds Congress for Passing Federal ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

APIA Press Release: House Passes Bill That Intrudes on Private and ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4247, "Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act." Under this act, any public or private school that receives federal funding would have to obtain a state clearance ...

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Congressman Sestak Votes to Protect Children from Inappropriate ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Today, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) voted for the "Keeping All Students Safe Act", H.R. 4247, which prohibits the use of life-threatening restraints and establishes clear minimum standards for training teachers in the use of seclusion ...

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The Washington Monthly

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

THE PREVENTING HARMFUL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION IN SCHOOLS ACT.... H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, seemed like the kind of legislation that would enjoy broad support. It focuses on school safety, ...

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House Tracker: H R 4247: On Agreeing to the Amendment - Agreed to!

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

H R 4247: On Agreeing to the Amendment - Agreed to! Vote Details. Result: Agreed to; YEAs: 391; NAYs: 24. Additional Notes. This vote took place on 2010-03-03. Posted by Justin at 6:29 AM ...

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National Autism Association Applauds Congress for Passing Federal ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

NIXA, Mo., March 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the National Autism Association celebrated the passing of HR 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act, on...

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Bill on Restraint and Seclusion passes in the House! « Autism ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in the Schools Act (H.R. 4247) passed in the US House of Representatives yesterday with a vote of 262-153. Thank you to all who contributed to this effort by calling or emailing Congress. ...

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H.R. 4247: Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

H.R. 4247 would require the Secretary of Education to issue regulations regarding “seclusion and restraint” practices for students in both public and private schools that receive federal funding. While numerous States already have some ...

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Fattah's Clean Energy Bill Will Ensure Electricity for All

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

American Principles in Action Calls on Senate to Reject Federal Meddling in Private Education WASHINGTON, March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4247, “Preventing Harmful Restraint and ...

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OUR Journey Thru Autism: H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) today applauds the House of Representatives for passing H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe in School Act. This bill will implement minimum standards to protect all ...

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Special Education Law Blog: House Passes Restraint Bill H.R. 4247

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

The following is a press release from TASH regarding the passage today of the Restraint Bill HR 4247 which now goes to the Senate where hopefully it will be taken up in a timely way. TASH, the leader in advancing...

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House Passes Restraint Bill HR 4247

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

The following is a press release from TASH regarding the passage today of the Restraint Bill HR 4247 which now goes to the Senate where hopefully it will be taken up in a timely way.

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YouTube - H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act: Chairman ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Chairman Miller gave this floor statement during debate over HR 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act. Learn more about this act - http://edlabor.house.gov...

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LexisNexis News - Latest News from over 4000 sources, including ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act. This legislation establishes new federal requirements and limitations for the use of seclusion or restraints in schools and ...

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KLINE STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF HR 4247

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

For Immediate Release Kline Statement on House Passage of HR 4247 Contact: Alexa Marrero (202) 225-4527 March 3, 2010 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed HR 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act. ...

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR4247

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Michael Capuano [D, MA-8] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to HR 4247 regarding HR4247 Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act.

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Vote: 'Nay' regarding HR4247

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Betsy Markey [D, CO-4] voted 'Nay' on the question: On Passage: HR 4247 Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act regarding HR4247 Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act.

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YouTube - H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act: Chairman ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Chairman Miller gave this closing statement during debate over HR 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act. Learn more about this act - http://edlabor.house.g...

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H.Res.1126: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4247) to ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.Res.1126 Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 4247) to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools, ...

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House bill limits school use of restraints - KTIV NewsChannel 4 ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

The bill is H.R. 4247. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Powered by WorldNow ...

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Today in Congress

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

HR 4247 - Keeping All Students Safe Act (Rep. George Miller – Education and Labor) (Subject to a Rule). Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Bills): H.Res. 747 - Congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on being named by ...

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We Go With Him: Greece Trip Prep

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Jim giving a talk at the East Brunswick library tonight and the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247) yesterday. Yeah, it could be a lot lot worse. ...

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Houses Approves Bill to Protect Schoolchildren from Harmful ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

“I am genuinely pleased by the House's bipartisan support for H.R. 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe in Schools Act,” said U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), original sponsor of the legislation. “This critical piece of ...

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR4247

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Michael Capuano [D, MA-8] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Passage: HR 4247 Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act regarding HR4247 Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act.

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House bill limits school use of restraints « Newsdesk ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

... to notify parents when restraint or seclusion is used and states must come up with their own policies to meet the federal standards within two years. A companion bill has been introduced in the Senate. The bill is H.R. 4247. ...

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House Roll Call #78 Details - OpenCongress

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

H.Res.1126: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4247) to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools, and for other purposes. Back to Main Bill Page. March 03, 2010 Roll call number 78 in the ...

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News of the Day: Disabled Kids Get a Break-Bill May Protect Them ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Congressman Miller is my hero! What a great way to end the debate on HR 4247! It was inspiring, I am so pround of all the work he and his staff did to get this very important piece of legislation passed in the house today. ...

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ABAI Practice Board Blog: U.S. House approves H.R. 4247: The ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

This evening, March 3, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed by a vote of 262 to 153, the House Committee on Education and Labor Substitute for H.R. 4247, formerly known as the "Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in ...

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House votes to limit use of physical and chemical restraints in ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

The bill is H.R. 4247. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. under the dome · Sanctuary policy showdown arrives. Supervisor David Campos holds a Thursday hearing before the Rules Committee, which he chairs, about the Juvenile ...

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House Roll Call #81 Details - OpenCongress

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

H.R.4247: To prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools, and for other purposes. Back to Main Bill Page. March 03, 2010 Roll call number 81 in the House. Question On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 ...

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OUR Journey Thru Autism: Breaking News Announcement!! HR4247 Passed!!

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

HR 4247 passed in Congress today! The bill is now called "Keeping All Students Safe Act". It won by what I would say is a landslide of 262 to 153. Thank you for all your hard work, for the e-mails, the phone calls, everything! ...

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The True Spirit of the ADA at Work

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

Pass the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S. 2860) aimed at eliminating the use of aversives, seclusion and restraints in schools, including strong, comprehensive national standards, an effective ...

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Disability News | PatriciaEBauer.com » News Archive » And now for ...

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

I am so glad as I have just learned that the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion Bill, H.R. 4247. However, when I went to the website to see how my representative voted, I was disappointed ...

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Amendments - HR 4247 Keeping All Students Safe Act

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

Flake (R-AZ): States that it is the presumption of the Congress that all grants made under the Act will be awarded using competitive procedures based on merit. The amendment would require that a report be made to Congress if grants are ...

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The Republican Cloakroom

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

H.R. 4247 - Keeping All Students Safe Act (Rep. George Miller – Education and Labor). Structured Rule, One Hour of Debate. Rule, Y, N. Passage, Y, N. Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Bills): 1. H.Res. 747 - Congratulating the United States ...

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Abuse or protection? | News Cut | Minnesota Public Radio

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

The legislation -- HR 4247 -- establishes minimum safety standards in schools, and stipulates when physical restraint or locked seclusion can be used against students. It also requires states to report when restraint is used on students ...

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ABAI Practice Board Blog: U.S. House floor debate anticipated this ...

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

Progress of H.R. 4247 is dependent on what action is taken in the House, but it has been anticipated that if it passes in that chamber, that a conference committee would work to consolidate proposals within H.R. 4247 and those within S. ...

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NCSPA Legislative and Public Policy Update: Covenant Membership News

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

This week, the entire House of Representatives will vote on legislation (H.R. 4247) that will stop schools from restraining children, confining them in seclusion rooms, and using aversive interventions to harm them. ...

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CALL CONGRESS: VOTE YES FOR H.R. 4247, PREVENTING HARMFUL ...

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

This week, the entire House of Representatives will vote on legislation establishing minimum federal standards regarding restraint and seclusion in schools (HR 4247). Call your Congressional Representative on Monday or Tuesday and ask ...

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Tax Extenders Act, Keeping All Students Safe Act, Jobs for Main ...

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

Debate Begins on "Preventing Harmful Restraints and Seclusion in ...

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

This week the House will debate the “Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act,” HR 4247. The Act is designed to prevent.

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HR 4247 thread (Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in ...

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

But though it's likely to clear the House, I'm not sure if anything survives the Senate. Hopefully we'll be celebrating the bill coming into law at the end of this topic. Though there's not any recent news about HR 4247, AFAIK it's the

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Orlando Sentinel – Sentinel School Zone – End restraint, seclusion ...

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

2) Call and ask your Representative to VOTE FOR H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. Also tell your Representative to vote against any amendment that would weaken the bill. ...

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This Week in Congress

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

236 - Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust (Rep. Klein - House Administration). HR 4247 - Keeping All Students Safe Act (Rep. ...

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Bills on the Floor this Week

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

236 – Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust (Rep. Klein – House Administration). HR 4247 – Keeping All Students Safe Act (Rep. ...

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WashingtonWatch.com Digest – March 1, 2010

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

This week the House will debate, HR 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, aka the “Keeping All Students Safe Act.” The bill would prohibit school personnel from using mechanical or chemical restraints, ...

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Dispatch from the Front: The Week of March 1

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

The House convenes at 12:30 pm Tuesday, and after endorsing National Engineers Week amid the many suspensions, will consider HR 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act, which expands the federal government's power into local classroom ...

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House and Senate Cloakroom: March 1-5, 2010

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

Still-to-be-defined jobs measures; HR 4247 The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in School Acts. Major Committee Action. The House Appropriations Subcommittees will continue to hold hearings on proposed fiscal 2011 ...

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This Week in Congress

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

Call to Action

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

This week, the House of Representatives will vote on the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247). Call Your Congressional Representative this week, preferably on Monday or Tuesday and ask him or her to vote ...

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URGENT FEDERAL BILL NEWS ALERT - The House Votes on Wednesday so ...

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

ASK CONGRESS: VOTE YES FOR HR 4247, THE PREVENTING HARMFUL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION IN SCHOOLS ACT!! This week, the House of Representatives will vote on the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247). ...

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Latest News

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

In its present form H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, would impose unprecedented and unnecessary intrusions by the federal government into the operation of nonpublic schools. ...

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Amazing Me: PLEASE FORWARD AND SHARE THIS ALERT BROADLY !!!

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247) is a bill that will stop schools from restraining children, confining them in seclusion rooms, and using aversive interventions to harm them. ...

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Texas Catholic Conference Blog: Oppose H.R. 4247 - Preventing ...

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

However, H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, imposes burdensome data collection, internal monitoring and reporting, and unprecedented federal certification requirements on private school personnel, ...

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House and Senate Cloakroom: March 1-5, 2010 - SZONE.US Forums

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

... <atitle="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h4247rh.t xt.pdf" href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h4247rh.t xt.pdf">HR 42

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JFActivist: Tell Congress to vote for the Preventing Harmful ...

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

From the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (3/1/10) TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress to vote for the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act ASK CONGRESS: VOTE FOR HR 4247, THE PREVENTING HARMFUL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION IN ...

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Stigma No More: The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in ...

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247) is a bill that will stop schools from restraining children except in emergency circumstances, confining them in seclusion rooms, and using aversive interventions to ...

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Families Against Restraint and Seclusion: URGENT FEDERAL BILL NEWS ...

2010-02-28T19:00:00Z

The Republican Cloakroom

2010-02-27T19:00:00Z

H.R. 4247 - Keeping All Students Safe Act (Rep. George Miller – Education and Labor). Subject to a Rule Being Granted. Rule, Y, N. Passage, Y, N. Print version of this document. Print. INFORMATION ...

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Federal Legislative update

2010-02-27T19:00:00Z

Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in the Schools Act (S.2860/HR 4247) is the first national effort to address this problem and ensure the safety of everyone involved - both students and school staff. ...

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Call Congress: Vote For HR 4247, Preventing Restraint & Seclusion ...

2010-02-27T19:00:00Z

Please take two minutes on Monday (3/1) or Tuesday to call your Representative and ask them to vote for HR 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (also known as the Keeping All Students Safe Act). ...

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seclusion rooms, restraint, autism, timeout rooms, aversive ...

2010-02-27T19:00:00Z

There is an act currently in legislation titled Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247, S. 2860) which was proposed by Chris Dodd. Please show your support for this bill.

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Be a 15 Minute Advocate – Support the Restraint and Seclusion Bill!

2010-02-25T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247 and S. 2860) is a bill in Congress to stop schools from restraining children, confining them in seclusion rooms, and using aversive interventions on them. ...

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Join Advocates Tomorrow in National Call-in Day to Prevent Harmful ...

2010-02-24T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247) is designed to prevent and reduce inappropriate restraint and seclusion by establishing minimum safety standards in schools, similar to protections already in place ...

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Take Action: Stop Harmful Restraint in Schools!

2010-02-24T19:00:00Z

JFActivist: Sign On: JFAAN Spirit of the ADA Campaign Agenda

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

D. Pass the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S. 2860) aimed at eliminating the use of aversives, seclusion and restraints in schools, including strong, comprehensive national standards, an effective ...

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JFActivist: Action Alert: Seclusion and Restraints Call-In Day ...

2010-02-23T19:00:00Z

From DPC and APRAIS (2.23.10): National Call-In Day on February 26, 2010 Please call your congressional representatives on February 26 and tell them to support the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247, ...

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NAD Participates in JFAAN Coalition | National Association of the Deaf

2010-02-22T19:00:00Z

Sent letter on January 19, 2010, expressing strong support and appreciation for the introduction of the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247/S 2860). Ongoing Action. The NAD continues to work with the JFAAN ...

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ACTION ALERT: Federal Education Legislation: February 17, 2010

2010-02-22T19:00:00Z

The bill (HR 4247) would affect all public schools and private schools whose students or teachers benefit from any federal education program (about 80 percent of Catholic schools, for example). The measure represents an unprecedented ...

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Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Central Ohio: Preventing harmful ...

2010-02-22T19:00:00Z

Recently, the House Committee on Education and Labor voted H.R. 4247 out of committee with a vote of 35 to 10. Your hard work has certainly made a difference, but we need your continued efforts to advance this important legislation. ...

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The Autism Retort: Dolphin Therapy for Autism Revisited

2010-02-22T19:00:00Z

URGENT ACTION ALERT: HR 4247 Going to Committee This Week - We have just been informed that H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act is going to be marked up by the House Education an... 2 weeks ago ...

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network, SW Ohio: More Calls Needed on ...

2010-02-22T19:00:00Z

We are continuing to work toward passage of the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247, S. 2860) to protect students from abuse. More Senate co-sponsors are needed -- see the Action Alert below. ...

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School is Not Supposed to Hurt

2010-02-21T19:00:00Z

But for some kids it does, according to proponents of HR 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. Among other things, the bill would prohibit elementary and secondary school personnel from managing any ...

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TFOT Follow-up Friday, Feb 19, 2010 Phyllis Musumeci - Legislation ...

2010-02-18T19:00:00Z

FOR LINKS AND RESOURCES - SCROLL TO BOTTOM, otherwise, this blog entry is a bit lengthier than most due to good information on HR 4247 and H2860. The stories others have shared with her on horrific. According to Phyllis, a 6 y/o little ...

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February 26, 2010 - Join the National Call-In Day to Prevent ...

2010-02-18T19:00:00Z

Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247, S. 2860). Recently, the House Committee on Education and Labor voted HR 4247 out of committee with a vote of 35 to 10. Your hard work has certainly made a difference, but we need ...

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Religious Action Center :: RACBlog: "Seclusion and Restraint:" For ...

2010-02-17T19:00:00Z

Just introduced at the end of last year, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S. 2860) would protect all students, including students with disabilities, from physical or mental abuse, ...

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List of Selected US Documents from Gallerywatch.com

2010-02-16T19:00:00Z

02/16/2010, CBO Cost Estimate for the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, HR 4247 (PDF 17.1 KB) Cost Estimate for the Bill as Ordered Reported by the House Education and Labor Committee ...

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CBO Update

2010-02-16T19:00:00Z

H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Education and Labor on February 4, 2010 http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11228 ...

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H.R. 4247

2010-02-15T19:00:00Z

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE. COST ESTIMATE. February 12, 2010. H.R. 4247. Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. As ordered reported by the House Committee on Education and Labor on February 4, 2010 ...

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Proposed Legislation to Prevent Harmful Restraints and Seclusions ...

2010-02-15T19:00:00Z

The bill, HR 4247, introduced in the House of Representative on December 9, 2009, was approved by the House Education and Labor Committee on February 4, 2010, clearing the way for consideration of the bill by the full House. ...

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H.R. 4247

2010-02-15T19:00:00Z

Disability Rights NC releases report, “Seclusion and Restraint: A ...

2010-02-15T19:00:00Z

Next week, ASNC's CEO and several Parent Advocates will travel to DC to ask the NC Members of Congress to support the “Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act” (H.R. 4247/S 2860). The Autism Society of NC supports: ...

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H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools ...

2010-02-15T19:00:00Z

H.R. 4247, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Education and Labor on February 4, 2010. Read more from the original source: ...

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ACTION ALERT: Missouri HB 1543

2010-02-14T19:00:00Z

Call your federal representatives and tell them to support HR 4247 and SB 2860. We need a minimal federal baseline to keep students and school staff safe. It is clear that even with current information, states such as Missouri are ...

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New Report Examines Effect of Toxins on Mind Development ...

2010-02-11T19:00:00Z

On February 4, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247) passed out of the House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor by a vote of 34-10. Read more … Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee ...

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House committee Passes Seclusion & Restraints Bill

2010-02-09T19:00:00Z

The official name of the bill is HR 4247. Here is website with additional resources concerning the bill. An article in Disability Scoop also discusses the legislation Among other things, the bill limits the use of these techniques to ...

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This week's R&P Report from nwyc.com on what's up in Washington DC ...

2010-02-09T19:00:00Z

(HR4247). Bombing Attempt Case: GOP lawmakers have accused the White House of playing politics with the interrogation of the suspect in the attempted Dec. 25 bombing of a passenger jet. The Director of National Intelligence responded by ...

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Take Action Now: Missouri HB 1543 and Federal Legislation HR 4247 ...

2010-02-09T19:00:00Z

Faces of Autism: The Associated Press: 3 acquitted in Ohio teen's ...

2010-02-09T19:00:00Z

More Action Needed on Restraint & Seclusion Bill - *The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247) is going to committee Thursday, Feb. 4th. More phone calls to representatives ar... 1 week ago ...

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Amazing Me: Toxic Substances Control Act reform and restraints and ...

2010-02-07T19:00:00Z

Also this morning, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247) passed out of the House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor by a vote of 34-10. H.R. 4247 would establish the first federal ...

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JFActivist: TASH Survey Finds 65% of Students with Disabilities ...

2010-02-06T19:00:00Z

We hope it will be of use for you in your tireless efforts to assist with the movement of H.R. 4247 & S. 2860. Please pass this along to your network and your Congressional Representatives' offices for review. Abstract: ...

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MIWatch - Preventing restraints of children -- HR 4247 -- gets bi ...

2010-02-04T19:00:00Z

House Committee on Education and Labor passed HR 4247, a measure opposing restraints and seclusion of children in schools. The bill had widespread support and passed with a bi-partisan vote of 34 to 10 including 5 Republicans. ...

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Patti's Blog - Advocate for Elders, People with Disabilities and ...

2010-02-04T19:00:00Z

PRECISION TEACHING HUB AND WIKI BLOG: EVENT: Early heads-up on ...

2010-02-04T19:00:00Z

LEG NEWS: U.S. House Bill - H.R. 4247 on changing restraint and seclusion policy in U.S. schools passes House Committee - Thursday, February 4, 2010, the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor passed by a bipartisan vote of 34 to ...

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NCSPA Legislative and Public Policy Update: Call to Ban Prone ...

2010-02-04T19:00:00Z

The bill, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247 and S. 2860), was drafted in collaboration with both student advocacy groups and associations of educators. Disability Rights NC supports this federal ...

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House Advances Bill on Seclusion and Restraint in Schools – The ...

2010-02-04T19:00:00Z

The House Education and Labor Committee passed legislation (HR 4247) on February 4 that would create new federal standards for the use of seclusion and restraint in schools. The bill passed by a vote of 34-10, with 5 Republicans joining ...

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YouTube - H.R. 4247 - Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

Rep. George Miller, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, delivers his opening statement during a markup of HR 42427, the Preventing Harmful...

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ABAI Practice Board Blog: Federal Legislation: U.S. House ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

H.R. 4247 was introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives on December 9, 2009 by Representatives George Miller (Dist.7-CA) and Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (Dist.5-WA). The impetus for the bill's introduction was a May 19, 2009 hearing ...

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Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Abuse in Schools Clears House ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

“I'm pleased that HR 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, was reported out of Committee today. This is a victory for students, parents, families, educators, and advocates who have worked tirelessly to ...

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Committee Approves Legislation on Seclusion and Restraint in Schools

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

News of the Day: The Story Behind The Bill

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

This echos the calls of Chairman Miller to make schools safe for students and free from abuse. The markup of HR 4247 - Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act starts at 11:00am ET today and will be live webcast. ...

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H.R. 4247 - Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247) is the first national effort to address this troubling problem and ensure the safety of everyone involved – both students and school staff. ...

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House Committee passes Restraint and Seclusion Bill

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

Today, the House Education and Labor Committee passed HR 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act by a bipartisan vote of 34-10. CEC has advocated for this legislation for many months and is pleased the ...

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Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis (OR-ABA) Blog: NEWS: U.S. ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

The impetus for H.R. 4247's introduction by Representatives George Miller, 7th-D, CA & Cathy McMorris Rodgers, 5th-D. WA, was a May 19, 2009 hearing before the House Committee on Education and Labor examining the abusive and deadly use ...

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Joe Sestak Votes to Protect Children from Inappropriate Treatment ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

... Pennsylvania schools, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) worked to help pass the "Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act", H.R. 4247, out of the House Committee on Education and Labor. ...

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The Last News: [ASA-PCC] Learn How Neurotoxins Affect the ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

US legislator about seclusion and restraint at EBD Blog

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

As the US House of Representatives prepares to make statements about and amend HR 4247, Representative Joe Courtney (CN, US) posted a statement on the blog maintained by the House committee that will debate the legislation. ...

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The Coalition for Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

“I'm pleased that H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, was reported out of Committee today. This is a victory for students, parents, families, educators, and advocates who have worked tirelessly to ...

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Families Against Restraint and Seclusion: Bipartisan Legislation ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

The Committee passed the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247) by a vote of 34 to 10. A U.S. Government Accountability Office report released last spring exposed hundreds of cases of schoolchildren being ...

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Practitioner Issues in Behavior Analysis SIG blog: LEG NEWS: U.S. ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

Panel to view bill on student safety - Norwalk News - The Hour ...

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

The House Education and Labor Committee is scheduled to consider Miller's bill, H.R. 4247, today. NDRN Executive Director Curtis Decker said Tuesday that his organization wants federal initiatives enacted while the house and senate ...

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Media dis&dat: The story behind the anti-restraint in schools ...

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247 — Rep. George Miller, D-Calif.): a bill that would prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools. Status: Referred to the House Education ...

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Northern Virginia: Restraint and ...

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

Legislation Going to Committee: The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247) is going to be marked up by the House Education and Labor Committee this Thursday, Feb. 4th. More phone calls to representatives ...

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network, SW Ohio: More Action Needed on ...

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247) is going to committee this week. More phone calls to representatives are needed immediately to keep strong protections for students in the legislation. ...

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Missouri: Families Against Seclusion and Restraint: Letter ...

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

I encourage you to take H.R. 4247/ S. 2860 The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act seriously as a federal issue and responsibility. The states are failing. Children are not safe. Until recently, Missouri had no ...

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Congressional Committee Considers Restraint and Seclusion Bill

2010-02-01T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247) is the first national effort to address abuse of children in schools and ensure the safety of everyone involved – both students and school staff. ...

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The Coalition for Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports ...

2010-01-31T19:00:00Z

Seclusion and Restraint bills

2010-01-28T19:00:00Z

The bills are HR 4247 and S. 2860. Please keep an eye on these bills, and ask your representatives to cosponsor them. Lives are at stake. Links: Seclusion and Restraint- An Update; Lawmakers Seek Halt To Abuses Of Disabled Kids In ...

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Aspie World: Urging Nebraska Congressman J. Fortenberry to ...

2010-01-26T19:00:00Z

As a constituent in Nebraska, a member of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, and Executive Director of the Autism Women's Network, I am urging you to cosponsor HR 4247, legislation preventing harmful use of restraint and seclusion in ...

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Unintended Consequences: Preventing Harmful Restraint and ...

2010-01-25T19:00:00Z

Take a look at the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in the Schools Act (HR 4247) sponsored by Congressman George Miller, Chairman, Committee on Education & Labor: ...

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Supporters of the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in ...

2010-01-24T19:00:00Z

Supporters of the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in the Schools Act. By. Kittredge, Betsy Miller. on January 25, 2010 9:00 AM. Supporters of H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in the Schools Act ...

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Status of Bill – H.R. 4247 « Laura M Collins' Viewpoints

2010-01-23T19:00:00Z

I am monitoring the status of the H.R. 4247 bill in the House of Representatives. There are now 19 cosponsors of the bill. I contacted my state's federal representative requesting he cosponsor the bill as well. If you support the bill, ...

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It's A Kid Thing by Kidpsychnurse: Crimes Against Kids

2010-01-22T19:00:00Z

Prevent Harmful Use of Restraint & Seclusion in Schools - Today is the day! Thursday, January 21st, tell your members of Congress to support the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247... 2 days ago ...

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The Arc of the Mid-South: Protecting students against abuse in schools

2010-01-21T19:00:00Z

In their findings sections, H.R. 4247 and S. 2860 recognize that "physical restraint and seclusion have resulted in physical injury, psychological trauma, and death to children in public and private schools," as described in these ...

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Nunya Business!: PREVENT HARMFUL USE OF RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION IN ...

2010-01-21T19:00:00Z

Thursday, January 21st, Call and tell your members of Congress to support the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S. 2860) introduced last month by Representatives George Miller (D-CA) and Cathy ...

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Today: National Call-In Day! Prevent Harmful Use of Restraint ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Thursday, January 21st, tell your members of Congress to support the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S.2860) introduced last month by Representatives George Miller (D-CA) and Cathy McMorris-Rodgers ...

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Stop Restraint and Seclusion? It's Your Call

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Today has been declared a National Call-In Day for prodding senators and representatives to support the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S.2860). The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network has advice on where ...

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Restraint & Seclusion Legislation National Call-In Day

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Please call this coming Thursday and encourage your friends, family and coworkers to participate by dialing the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and asking for your Congressional representative to Co-Sponsor HR 4247, ...

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Help Protect Children In Schools

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247) is the first national effort to address this problem. HR 4247 would require the establishment of minimum safety standards in schools to prevent and reduce ...

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BlogTalk: Call to Prevent Harm to Children

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

HR 4247, S 2860 is the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act that will establish minimum safety standards in schools. A disproportionate number of children with autism, cerebral palsy and learning disabilities are ...

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Patti's Blog - Advocate for Elders, People with Disabilities and ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Contact Congress. Ask them to cosponsor the School Restraint and Seclusion Bill. Ask your Congressional Representative to cosponsor the The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247). It will...

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Medicaid Waiver News: National Call-In Day on Thursday, January ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 on Thursday, January 21st and ask for your Congressional representative to co-sponsor H.R. 4247, and your senators to Co-Sponsor S. 2860. Encourage your friends, family, and coworkers to ...

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AC Alert: National Call In Day - Call Congress About Reducing the ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

TODAY in a National Call-In Day to tell your members of Congress to support the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247.

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Surviving the System: It's not too late

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

to tell your members of Congress to support the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S.2860) introduced last month by Representatives George Miller (D-CA) and Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R-WA) as well as ...

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Hard Won Wisdom: Two Wrongs don't make a right: H.R.4247/S.2860 ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

School systems, institutions don't want to see H.R.4247/S.2860 pass, not because it doesn't serve the needs of the children, but because it may make them liable in a way they haven't been. Special Ed teachers are always in short supply ...

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Action Alert: Support Restraint and Seclusion Bill and Keep it Strong!

2010-01-19T19:00:00Z

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND ASK HIM/HER TO COSPONSOR The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act [pdf] (HR 4247), AND TO TAKE TWO ACTIONS DESIGNED TO KEEP PROTECTIONS STRONG. ...

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National Autism Association, Please Wake Up!!!

2010-01-19T19:00:00Z

Here's HR 4247 which has the deceptive title of preventing restraint. Under Section 4 (1) and Section 5 (2) (A), this bill calls for chemical and physical restraint for children whose behavior poses danger to themselves or others. ...

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COPAA Action Alert for 1/21/10 Call-In Day in support of H.R. 4247 ...

2010-01-19T19:00:00Z

COPAA Action Alert for 1/21/10 Call-In Day in support of HR 4247/S. 2860 Special Ed 101.

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Thursday Jan. 21 National Call in day, HR 4247/S.2860 Preventing ...

2010-01-19T19:00:00Z

I got an email today from one of the support groups I am apart of. ASA is working closely with TASH and have planned a national call in day Thursday January 21st. This a day to contact your congressional rep to ask them to support this ...

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Soles for Soles: Passing it along...

2010-01-19T19:00:00Z

We are asking you to join us in a National Call-In Day on Thursday, January 21st, to tell your members of Congress to support the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S. 2860) introduced last month by ...

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Recession Lessons: Help Protect Children In Schools

2010-01-19T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247) is the first national effort to address this problem. HR 4247 would require the establishment of minimum safety standards in schools to prevent and reduce ...

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network Virginia: Restraint and Seclusion ...

2010-01-18T19:00:00Z

Restraint and Seclusion: Let your voice be heard « Maternal Instincts

2010-01-18T19:00:00Z

The News Piece: National Call-in-day for Preventing Harmful ...

2010-01-18T19:00:00Z

I hope that you are able to participate in the National Call-in Day, on Thursday, January 21, and ask your members of Congress to co-sponsor the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S. 2860). ...

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Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in School Act (HR 4247 ...

2010-01-18T19:00:00Z

HR 4247 establishes the following minimum standards: School personnel shall be prohibited from imposing on any student the following: a. Mechanical restraints (using a device as a means of restricting a student's freedom of movement) ...

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Homeschool and Etc.: Help Stop Child Abuse in Schools!

2010-01-18T19:00:00Z

A Femanist View: This looks like a worthwhile cause: APRAIS

2010-01-17T19:00:00Z

It is, apparently, bill H.R. 4247/S.2860 (copied from the status message), and was introduced last month. The Alliance to Prevent Restraint, Aversive Interventions, and Seclusion website doesn't have any obvious information about it, ...

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Restraints & Seclusion: That's Not Education- School should NOT ...

2010-01-17T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247) prohibits the use of restraints and seclusion in public schools in the US. Physical restraint and seclusion would only be permitted in cases of “imminent danger ...

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Restraint and Seclusion: Info for Maine Educators: Update on ...

2010-01-17T19:00:00Z

Update on Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S.2860). To find out more, please visit the TASH website at www.tash.org/aprais. Posted by Danielle at 12:28 PM ...

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Families Against Restraint and Seclusion: THURSDAY JANUARY 21 ...

2010-01-17T19:00:00Z

We are asking you to join us in a National Call-In Day on Thursday, January 21st to tell your members of Congress to support the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S.2860) introduced last month by ...

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AutComBlog: Action Alert: Support Restraint and Seclusion Bill and ...

2010-01-16T19:00:00Z

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND ASK HIM/HER TO COSPONSOR The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act [pdf] (H.R. 4247), AND TO TAKE TWO ACTIONS DESIGNED TO KEEP PROTECTIONS STRONG. ...

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Ari Ne'eman Supports Restraining Autistic Kids in School

2010-01-15T19:00:00Z

Ari Ne'eman Supports Restraining Autistic Kids in Schools

2010-01-15T19:00:00Z

Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Northern Virginia: Restraint and ...

2010-01-15T19:00:00Z

Children at Risk IN Georgia's Schools – the use of restraint ...

2010-01-14T19:00:00Z

Autism Blog - ASAN Update on Restraint & Seclusion Legislation ...

2010-01-14T19:00:00Z

To increase support in Congress for the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S.2860), ASAN and APRAIS are asking disability rights advocates and others who favor the legislation to call members of ...

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network, SW Ohio: Restraint & Seclusion ...

2010-01-14T19:00:00Z

Support the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Inclusion in Schools Act

2010-01-13T19:00:00Z

Should it ever make it into law, The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247) may finally force schools to find appropriate ways to deal with the challenging behavior of students with special needs. ...

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Restraint and Seclusion Public Forums, Webinars and Public Input

2010-01-13T19:00:00Z

(HR4247). Thank you!! Advocacy & Consulting Services - IEPadvocate4you Carol Sadler, Special Education Consultant/Advocate GA Advocacy Office PLSP I Graduate 770-442-8357 1105 Rock Pointe Look Woodstock, GA 30188 ...

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Support the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Inclusion in Schools Act

2010-01-12T19:00:00Z

Support the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Inclusion in Schools Act.

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AUCD Legislative News in Brief, January 11, 2010, Vol. IX, Issue ...

2010-01-10T19:00:00Z

AUCD signed on to a letter to both houses of Congress requesting more cosponsors for the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247, S. 2860). The bills, which are very similar, outline federal standards for ...

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Restraint and Seclusion Bills Need Co-Sponsors

2010-01-05T19:00:00Z

On December 9, the House and Senate introduced historic legislation, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247 S. 2860. This legislation would establish minimum safety standards in schools, ...

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Status of Pending Legislation

2010-01-04T19:00:00Z

Federal: HR 4247: The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, co-introduced by George Miller (D-CA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). Would establish the first federal standard to protect students from misuse of ...

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SER (Special Education Reform): LRP's Special Education School ...

2010-01-02T19:00:00Z

COPAA's Position on the Pending Congressional Bills on the Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Schools - Specifically, COPAA supports S. 2860 and H.R. 4247 because the following provisions are included: - Prohibition against restraint or ...

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Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in the Schools Act ...

2009-12-31T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247) is the first national effort to address this problem and ensure the safety of everyone involved – both students and school staff. Specifically the legislation ...

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Transcript: Autism Women's Network interview with Ari Ne'eman ...

2009-12-30T19:00:00Z

Ari Ne'eman: The name of the legislation is the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. (PDF) Its number is H.R. 4247 in the House, and Senate Bill 2867 in the Senate. First, it prohibits the use of restraint and ...

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Restraint Bill

2009-12-29T19:00:00Z

The introduction of HR 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, by Chairman George Miller (D-CA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), and its companion bill S. 2860 by Senator Dodd (D-CT), is a critical and ...

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Transcript: Autism Women's Network interview with Ari Ne'eman ...

2009-12-29T19:00:00Z

(PDF) Its number is HR 4247 in the House, and Senate Bill 2867 in the Senate. First, it prohibits the use of restraint and seclusion unless a student's behavior poses an immediate danger of physical injury and less restrictive ...

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Protect Children by Supporting the Preventing Harmful Restraint ...

2009-12-29T19:00:00Z

Please write and call your US Representative today and ask them to co-sponsor HR 4247 to prevent restraint, aversive interventions, and seclusion in classrooms! To find your US Representative please click on the link below and fill in ...

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Berks Parents of Children with Disabilities Blog - Restraint Bill

2009-12-29T19:00:00Z

Human Rights Abuses in Public Schools | cripchick// blog

2009-12-28T19:00:00Z

The bill, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S. 2860), includes: * A prohibition on the use of restraint and seclusion in schools unless a student's behavior poses an immediate danger of physical ...

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Prevent Harmful Restraint and Seclusion for Special Ed Students ...

2009-12-25T19:00:00Z

H.R. 4247 - Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (Introduced in House) http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.4247: Senate Bill 2860 - Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (Introduced in ...

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Cause of Our Joy: Our friend in DC Rep Cathy McMorris Rogers

2009-12-22T19:00:00Z

On December 13, I joined with Congressman George Miller, Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, to introduce H.R. 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. There are already federal guidelines ...

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Patti's Blog - Advocate for Elders, People with Disabilities and ...

2009-12-19T19:00:00Z

On December 9, 2009, House Education and Labor Committee Chairman George Miller (D-CA) and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) introduced The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247) in the House. ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 4247, The Preventing Harmful Restraint ...

2009-12-17T19:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 4247, The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act.

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S. 2860 bill on restraint and seclusion joins HR 4247 & Wrightslaw ...

2009-12-16T19:00:00Z

Wrightslaw has put together an info page on the recently submitted Federal bills on restraint and seclusion in schools, HR4247 (Miller, McMorris Rodgers + 7 co-sponsors) and now S. 2860 (Dodd). Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion ...

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Preventing Harmful Restraint in Schools Act Introduced in Congress ...

2009-12-16T19:00:00Z

Last Wednesday December 9th, U.S. Representatives George Miller (D. California) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R. Washington) introduced H.R. 4247, The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. This legislation follows ...

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Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children ...

2009-12-16T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247) would establish the first federal standards to protect students from misuse of restraint and seclusion and ensure the safety of everyone in the classroom. ...

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Restraint and Seclusion Legislation Incorporates CEC and CCBD ...

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

HR 4247 cosponsored by Chairman George Miller (D-CA) and Representative McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), and S. 2860 sponsored by Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), present a comprehensive framework to address the use of restraint and seclusion for all ...

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Congressional Christmas List: Stop Child Abuse at School « Cocking ...

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

On December 9, 2009, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, HR 4247 was introduced by Congressman George Miller (D-CA) and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). A companion bill was also introduced in the ...

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PLUK News feed: Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in ...

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR4247) - Wrightslaw.com tags: restraint, Seclusion, legislation The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247) was introduced by Congressman George ...

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Missouri: Families Against Seclusion and Restraint: NAA Action ...

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

Fellow parents at the National Autism Association feel the introduction of HR 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, by Chairman George Miller (D-CA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) is a critical and ...

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Aversive Procedures in IEPs

2009-12-14T19:00:00Z

Representative Miller (CA) has introduced HR 4247, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in. Schools Act. The purposes of this Act are to--. (1) prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools; ...

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孤独症代言人——电子新闻（2009年12月11日）

2009-12-14T19:00:00Z

This week Autism Speaks endorsed the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247), which would establish federal standards to protect students – especially those with autism and other disabilities – from misuse of ...

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Aversive Procedures in IEPs

2009-12-14T19:00:00Z

H.R.4247: Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools ...

2009-12-14T19:00:00Z

Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for HR4247 Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act.

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The Arc of North Carolina Policy Blog: Hill Update: DPC Weekly ...

2009-12-14T19:00:00Z

On Wednesday, December 9, The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, HR 4247, was introduced by Representative George Miller (D-CA), Chair of the Education and Labor Committee, and Representative Cathy McMorris ...

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Miss Kolis' Room 5 Blog » Preventing Harmful Restraint and ...

2009-12-13T19:00:00Z

The Autism Society is excited to announce the introduction on December 9, 2009 of the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, HR 4247 by Chairman George Miller (D-CA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). ...

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BoardBuzz: NSBA's Daily Weblog

2009-12-13T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, H.R. 4247, sponsored by U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.), Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor, and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash. ...

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House and Senate Both Consider Legislation to Protect Students ...

2009-12-12T19:00:00Z

For an HR 4247 Fact Sheet. >>> For the Text of the Bill-HR 4247. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. December 9, 2009. DODD INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT SCHOOLCHILDREN FROM HARMFUL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION. WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Chris Dodd ...

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Support the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools ...

2009-12-12T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, HR 4247 by Chairman George Miller (D-CA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) was introduced on December 9, 2009. A companion bill was also introduced in the Senate by Senator ...

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Proposed Federal Legislation Will Restrict Restraint and Seclusion ...

2009-12-11T19:00:00Z

New legislation titled the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in the Schools Act, HR 4247, S. 2860, was introduced in Congress this week. The bill come in response to report released last spring by the US Government ...

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Principal's Policy Blog: Federal Legislation Introduced on ...

2009-12-10T19:00:00Z

The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S. 2860) would prohibit the use of physical restraint or seclusion unless a student's behavior poses an imminent danger of physical injury to the student, ...

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Autism group supports federal legislation (The Downey Patriot)

2009-12-10T19:00:00Z

Today the National Autism Association announced its support of HR 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, introduced W 6 Vote(s)

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“Something is Very Wrong When Our Children Are at Risk in School”

2009-12-10T19:00:00Z

On Wednesday, December 9, George Miller (D-CA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) introduced the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247). ...

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Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act

2009-12-10T19:00:00Z

On December 9th, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, HR 4247 was introduced to legislation. A companion bill was also introduced in the Senate (S 2860). It's sad to know that such an act doesn't already exist ...

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Seclusion and Restraint- An Update

2009-12-10T19:00:00Z

This week, there is an update on that front- Chairman Miller, Representative McMorris Rodgers and Senator Dodd introduced Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247) and Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion ...

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Washington Autism Advocacy » Preventing Harmful Restraint and ...

2009-12-09T19:00:00Z

Press Release - National Autism Association Supports New Federal ...

2009-12-09T19:00:00Z

10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the National Autism Association announced its support of HR 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, introduced Wednesday by Congressman George Miller (D-CA) and ...

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Safety Knife

2009-12-09T19:00:00Z

10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today the National Autism Association announced its support of HR 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, introduced Wednesday by Congressman George Miller (D-CA) and ...

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News of the Day: Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in the ...

2009-12-09T19:00:00Z

Please take a look at a compilation of media links created by Mike Kruger related to the introduction of HR 4247, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in the Schools Act. ...

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Bill Introduced to Restrict Use of Aversive Interventions ...

2009-12-09T19:00:00Z

The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) this week also announced that US Representatives George Miller (D-CA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) introduced a bill, HR 4247, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in ...

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Support Bill to Prevent Abuse of Children with Disabilities in ...

2009-12-09T19:00:00Z

Now, Congress is considering The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247). According to an article on the site Autism Votes,. Key provisions of the bill would establish minimum safety standards in schools, ...

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The DQ: Congressman George Miller on school/student abuse

2009-12-09T19:00:00Z

Congressman George Miller, D-CA (Martinez), author of The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247), a bill introduced yesterday by Miller and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-WA. ...

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Families Against Restraint and Seclusion: H.R. 4247 - Introduction ...

2009-12-09T19:00:00Z

H.R. 4247 - Introduction of the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in the Schools Act: Rep Miller. Posted by Floridamom at 10:52 PM · Older Post Home. Welcome to Families Against Restraint and Seclusion. Welcome to our blog. ...

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Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in School Act | Special ...

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to tell your members of Congress to support the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S. 2860) introduced last month by Representatives George Miller (D-CA) and Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R-WA) as well as ...

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YouTube - Introduction of the Preventing Harmful Restraint and ...

2009-12-08T19:00:00Z

Curt Decker addresses a press conference about the introduction of HR 4247 - Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in the Schools Act.

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YouTube - Introduction of the Preventing Harmful Restraint and ...

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Chairman Miller addresses a press conference about the introduction of HR 4247 - Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in the Schools Act.

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Media dis&dat: Children with autism will face continuing issues as ...

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Ask your Congressional Reps to Co-Sponsor HR 4247 The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act. Click here to take action now! NATIONAL AUTISM ASSOCIATION http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/ ...

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Disability News | PatriciaEBauer.com » News Archive » Bill aims to ...

2009-12-08T19:00:00Z

H.R. 4247 Bill Text. This entry was posted on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 at 5:04 pm and is filed under NOT2BEMISSED, abuse, restraints and seclusion. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. ...

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Restraint and Seclusion Bill Introduced in the House

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US Representatives George Miller (D-CA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today introduced HR 4247, Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, to address issues of Restraint and Seclusion in Schools. ...

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Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children ...

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The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247) would establish the first federal standards to protect students from misuse of restraint and seclusion and ensure the safety of everyone in the classroom. ...

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Disability News | PatriciaEBauer.com » News Archive » Bill aims to ...

2009-12-08T19:00:00Z

NEWS: HR 4247 - The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in ...

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Earlier today during a press conference, US House Representatives George Miller D- 7th district, CA, and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-5th district,WA, unveiled, The Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act HR 4247: To ...

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Announcement/Videos: Info and Links from today's HR 4247 Press ...

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Press release with quotes - http://edlabor.house.gov/newsroom/2009/12/lawmakers-introduce-bipartisan.shtml. HR 4247 Fact Sheet - http://edlabor.house.gov/blog/2009/12/preventing-harmful-restraint-a.shtml (also some good links at the ...

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Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in the Schools Act ...

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H.R.4247: Preventing Harmful Restraint and ... - OpenCongress

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