On Wednesday, February 12, Senator Tom Harkin, Chairman of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), will host an event to discuss the findings of a Committee investigation into the obstacles faced by parents whose children were secluded or restrained in public schools. While the use of seclusion and restraints are prohibited in other settings, tens of thousands of children are subjected to these practices in the classroom each school year. Many of these children are physically and emotionally harmed by the use of seclusion and restraints. This investigation documents the inability of some families to effectively address the use of seclusion and restraints practices and to positively affect change in school practices. Senator Harkin will discuss the results of the investigation as well as his introduction of Keeping All Students Safe Act, which aims to ensure effective implementation of positive behavioral interventions in our nation’s schools. WHO: Senator Tom Harkin, Chairman of the Senate HELP Committee WHAT: Seclusion and Restraints Report Reveal and Remarks WHEN: February 12, 2014, 10:00am – 11:00am ET WHERE: Capitol Visitor Center First Street SE and East Capitol Street NE Room SVC 208-209 Please allow extra time to clear Visitor Center security, then proceed to the Senate Appointments Desk to be admitted to the event. Space for this event is limited and RSVP is required to enter the Capitol Visitors Center. Please RSVP no later than February 10 to Alyssa Mowitz at [email protected]. Members of the media should RSVP to Allison Preiss at [email protected]. CART and sign-language interpretation services will be provided. Alyssa Mowitz Majority Staff • Disability Policy and Oversight Office Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Chairman Tom Harkin 404 Hart Senate Office Building (202) 224-2330
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 20:11:52 +0000
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