Legislation requiring the state Department of Education to develop regulations concerning the use of restraints in public schools is moving quickly through both houses of the Virginia General Assembly. The bills require the regulations to include definitions, criteria for use, restrictions for use, training requirements, notification requirements, reporting requirements, and follow-up requirements when seclusion or...
Year: 2015
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February 4, 2015 – Training Center Bills
The mission of the disAbility Law Center of Virginia is, through zealous and effective advocacy and legal representation, to protect and advance the legal, human and civil rights of people with disabilities, to combat and prevent abuse, neglect and discrimination, and to promote independence, choice and self-determination by persons with disabilities. We continue to monitor...
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February 2, 2015 – Mental Health Treatment for Objecting Minors
On Friday afternoon, the House subcommittee on mental health approved an amended bill relating to a minor’s right to object to mental health treatment. HB 1717, patroned by Delegate LeMunyon, would have extended the amount of time a child can be held without a hearing. Currently, if an adolescent objects to treatment, he can be...
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Ending Statelessness
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Protection
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Livelihoods
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Safeguarding Individuals
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January 28, 2015 – Seclusion and Restraint
We are monitoring legislation that requires the state Department of Education to develop regulations concerning the use of restraints in public schools. Both bills are promoted by the Commission on Youth. The bills require the regulations to include definitions, criteria for use, restrictions for use, training requirements, notification requirements, reporting requirements, and follow-up requirements when...
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Public Health
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Educate a Child
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