Restraint and Seclusion
AUCD advocates for legislation that aims to reduce and prevent the use of restraint, seclusion and other aversive behavioral interventions for students with disabilities and increase the use of positive behavioral supports.
Scroll down to see legislation, resources, letters and related links.
Legislation
2/24/2014
Keeping All Students Safe Act S.2036
Text of the Senate Bill
Introduced by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) on February 24, 2014, this bill would establish federal minimum standards to limit the use of restraint and seclusion in schools. It is similar to the House bill, HR 1893, introduced by Rep. George Miller (D-CA).
Keeping All Students Safe Act 2014.pdf
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5/9/2013
Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1893)
Text of the House Bill
Introduced by Rep. Greg Miller (D-CA) on May 9, 2013, this bill would establish federal minimum standards to limit the use of restraint and seclusion in schools.
12/16/2011
Keeping All Students Safe Act (S. 2020)
Text of the Senate Bill
Introduced by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) on December 16, 2011, this bill would prohibit seclusion and restrict the use of restraint to emergency situations in schools. It is similar to the House bill, HR 1381.
4/6/2011
Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 1381)
Text of the House bill
Introduced by Rep. George Miller (D-CA) on April 6, 2011, this bill would establish federal minimum standards to limit the use of restraint and seclusion in schools. An identical bill (H.R. 4247) was passed by the House of Representatives in March 2010, but did not pass in the Senate.
Resources
2/13/2017
Guidance on Section 504 and Restraint and Seclusion
The U.S. Department of Education released a set of guidance documents that provide information about the legal limitations on the use of restraint and seclusion with regard to students with disabilities. These include a new Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504, a Q & A sheet, and a Dear Colleague Letter issued by the Office for Civil Rights.
2/17/2016
Civil Rights Data Collection Snapshot: School Discipline
The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights released this Data Snapshot Issue Brief examining demographic patterns in school suspensions and expulsions, including disability status.
2/17/2016
Fact Sheet: Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 927)
Rep. Donald Beyer (D-CT) and Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) introduced their own version of the Keeping All Students Safe Act. The bill is identical to that which the House approved in 2011.
Letters
5/27/2016
AUCD Comments on Proposed Rule to Ban Electrical Stimulation Devices (ESD)
AUCD submitted comments to the FDA on the proposed Rule to ban electrical stimulation devices (ESD) that are used to treat self-injurious or aggressive behavior. Research on aversive stimuli does not support the argument that the use of ESDs is either therapeutic or humane, and AUCD fully supports the FDA proposed Rule to ban them.
2/24/2015
AUCD signed on to a Letter Thanking Congressman Don Beyer for Introudcing Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 927)
AUCD signed onto a letter thanking Congressman Beyer for introducing the Keeping All Students Safe Act, H.R. 927, which safeguards students and staff from dangerous and deadly restraint and seclusion in schools.
200 orgs HR 927 restraint seclusion BEYER.pdf
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2/24/2015
AUCD signed onto a letter Thanking Ranking Member Bobby Scott for being the Primary Original Cosponsor of the Keeping All Students Safe Act, H.R. 927.
AUCD signed onto a letter with over 200 National, State, and Local Organizations thanking Ranking Member Bobby Scott for being the Original Cosponsor of the Keeping All Students Safe Act.
200 orgs HR 927 restraint seclusion Bobby Scott Ranking Memb.pdf
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