SB 100 is heading to the Governor to be signed into law!

Senate Bill 100, a bill to restrict the use of seclusion and restraint in public 
schools has PASSED the House and heads to the governor for signature! 

 http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS147.NSF/vwLegislation/BAFA8D86E911FD3885257B60004BE962?Opendocument

Primary Sponsor:	Sokola	Additional Sponsor(s):    Rep. Q. Johnson
CoSponsors:	Sens. Lawson, Lopez, Poore, Townsend; Reps. Heffernan, Longhurst, Scott, M. Smith
Introduced on :	06/04/2013

Long Title:

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO USE OF SECLUSION AND RESTRAINT IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Synopsis:

Based on national reports documenting misuse of seclusion and restraint within public schools, many states are adopting remedial statutory or regulatory standards. In 2012, the U.S. Department of Education issued authoritative guidance encouraging states to adopt written standards deterring use of seclusion and restraint in public schools. This bill is the product of research and deliberations of an interagency committee formed by the Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) to identify best practices and develop standards for Delaware public schools.

Current Status:

House Passed   On   06/19/2013 05:21:05 PM