Public Policy Updates~ Links and Blogs

Federal update...

Justice for All ~ Passage of Harmful Restraints and Seclusion in Schools Act

US Rep. Miller's (D) California Passionate Closing Statement
Keeping All Children Safe Act HR 4247


Washbucket


Fuse Washington

Office of the Education Ombudsman
2009 Recommendations for Improving K-12 Public Education
focus on Special Education

(report in pdf)


Classroom Access bill support includes approx. 20 letters of support from parents and organizations across 8 Washington counties and a 2009 US District Court decision.  House Education Chair has not scheduled a hearing for the bill this (2010) session.

Link to Sarah's web page about the classroom access bill.
Link to Sarah's blog about the bill.


WSIPP (WA State Institute for Public Policy)
Link to Report on Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Services in Washington, Research Evidence

State Info for 2009 Legislative Session:


 
WADad's Legislative Action Center


Share your views on public mental health system, parenting challenges and successes with other parents and professionals:

UW Public Behavioral Health and Justice Policy Blog

From Georgetown University Center for Children and Families:

A Children's Health Policy Blog
This blog/site is connected to the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and is a great resource:

Justice for All Blog

WA State Legislative Homepage

US House of Representatives

US Senate

The White House

Congressional Budget Office