I work with special education advocates and Lt. Governor Brian Calley on
special education reform in Michigan. Initially , with the help of
other advocates we organized meetings all across the state to identify
key issues that needed to be addressed in order to improve educational
outcomes for students in special education. One of the key initiatives
was the use of Restraint and Seclusion in our schools. With a lot of
hard work and lobbying our legislatures, we were able to get a bill
passed that prohibits Restraint and Seclusion. Under the legislation,
restraint and seclusion practices may only be used if a child is a
danger to themselves or others. The bills also require any use of
restraint and seclusion to be reported both to the parents and the
Michigan Department of Education, as well as requiring additional
training for school personnel on how to handle behavioral
situations.Pictured: photo credit Darling Dowling. Lt. Governor Brian
Calley signed onto law, the Restraint and Seclusion bill.
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