07/06/2012

Hearing on Seclusion and Restraints held by Senate HELP Committee?A first-of-its-kind hearing by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on Thursday, July 12, 2012 began to raise awareness of how much physical force is used when disciplining students. The committee is considering a bill on restraint and seclusion practices in schools.

View and listen to the hearing US Senate HELP Committee recording

Read written testimony of the following panelists:

Dr. Daniel Crimmins, Director, Center for Leadership in Disability, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia   Download Dr. Crimmins' Written Testimony File

Ms. Cyndi Pitonyak, Coordinator of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Montgomery County Public Schools, Christiansburg, Virginia  Download Cyndi Pitonyak's Written Testimony File

Dr. Michael George, Director, Centennial School, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Download Dr. George's Written Testimony File

Ms. Deborah (Debbie) Jackson , Parent, Easton, Pennsylvania............................................... Download Deborah Jackson's Written Testimony File

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