Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 Phyllis, Do you know if this applies to those children who are in the Special Ed System or is for those who have disabilities but who have not needed accommodations that would preclude their needing an IEP? Thanks, in Southeastern PA ppepe40 wrote: Good afternoon everyone, I just received this message from Lou Reaver, PA-Tourette Syndrome Assn. concerning a bill that should be of concern to all Pennsylvania parents. Your action is required immediately to prevent this bill from passage. If you don't speak up now, you may regret it later. Progress, not perfection Phyllis ppepe40@... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~` Law alert Act now to forestall passage of this Bill in the state Senate if you agree that this Bill will not serve your child well. Contact your state senator (check your phone book for the local office) and urge him/her to let the Bill die in committee and NOT pass it into law. a.. It is called the " Student Responsibility Law " It passed the House with only 90 minutes of discussion. b.. It says that any student suspended from school and sent to an " alternative " school will be billed for the cost of his/her education. c.. If the parents cannot afford the assessment, they must petition the school board for a hearing to plead their poverty. In lieu of payment, student and parents may be required to do community service. So if you are strapped by the cost of medication and therapy and medical visits, you may want to fight this legislation. If your child has ADHD along with TS, one impulsive word or action can put you into this position. Not only have you paid for your child's education with your taxes, you may be forced to do it again. Unless you -- d.. Contact your state senator immediately and ask that this legislation be allowed to die without action. You may also want to check with your state representative to see how s/he voted. Mine supported it and has gotten my opinion of this Bill directly into his ear. It was a friendly discussion but he now sees the error of his way. e.. Please act now while our elected officials are in their local offices and have time to chat with you about your concerns about education and the child with TS. Happy New Year Lou Reaver, R.N. Executive Director PA Tourette Syndrome Association Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 Phyllis, Do you know if this applies to those children who are in the Special Ed System or is for those who have disabilities but who have not needed accommodations that would preclude their needing an IEP? Thanks, in Southeastern PA ppepe40 wrote: Good afternoon everyone, I just received this message from Lou Reaver, PA-Tourette Syndrome Assn. concerning a bill that should be of concern to all Pennsylvania parents. Your action is required immediately to prevent this bill from passage. If you don't speak up now, you may regret it later. Progress, not perfection Phyllis ppepe40@... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~` Law alert Act now to forestall passage of this Bill in the state Senate if you agree that this Bill will not serve your child well. Contact your state senator (check your phone book for the local office) and urge him/her to let the Bill die in committee and NOT pass it into law. a.. It is called the " Student Responsibility Law " It passed the House with only 90 minutes of discussion. b.. It says that any student suspended from school and sent to an " alternative " school will be billed for the cost of his/her education. c.. If the parents cannot afford the assessment, they must petition the school board for a hearing to plead their poverty. In lieu of payment, student and parents may be required to do community service. So if you are strapped by the cost of medication and therapy and medical visits, you may want to fight this legislation. If your child has ADHD along with TS, one impulsive word or action can put you into this position. Not only have you paid for your child's education with your taxes, you may be forced to do it again. Unless you -- d.. Contact your state senator immediately and ask that this legislation be allowed to die without action. You may also want to check with your state representative to see how s/he voted. Mine supported it and has gotten my opinion of this Bill directly into his ear. It was a friendly discussion but he now sees the error of his way. e.. Please act now while our elected officials are in their local offices and have time to chat with you about your concerns about education and the child with TS. Happy New Year Lou Reaver, R.N. Executive Director PA Tourette Syndrome Association Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 Phyllis, Do you know if this applies to those children who are in the Special Ed System or is for those who have disabilities but who have not needed accommodations that would preclude their needing an IEP? Thanks, in Southeastern PA ppepe40 wrote: Good afternoon everyone, I just received this message from Lou Reaver, PA-Tourette Syndrome Assn. concerning a bill that should be of concern to all Pennsylvania parents. Your action is required immediately to prevent this bill from passage. If you don't speak up now, you may regret it later. Progress, not perfection Phyllis ppepe40@... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~` Law alert Act now to forestall passage of this Bill in the state Senate if you agree that this Bill will not serve your child well. Contact your state senator (check your phone book for the local office) and urge him/her to let the Bill die in committee and NOT pass it into law. a.. It is called the " Student Responsibility Law " It passed the House with only 90 minutes of discussion. b.. It says that any student suspended from school and sent to an " alternative " school will be billed for the cost of his/her education. c.. If the parents cannot afford the assessment, they must petition the school board for a hearing to plead their poverty. In lieu of payment, student and parents may be required to do community service. So if you are strapped by the cost of medication and therapy and medical visits, you may want to fight this legislation. If your child has ADHD along with TS, one impulsive word or action can put you into this position. Not only have you paid for your child's education with your taxes, you may be forced to do it again. Unless you -- d.. Contact your state senator immediately and ask that this legislation be allowed to die without action. You may also want to check with your state representative to see how s/he voted. Mine supported it and has gotten my opinion of this Bill directly into his ear. It was a friendly discussion but he now sees the error of his way. e.. Please act now while our elected officials are in their local offices and have time to chat with you about your concerns about education and the child with TS. Happy New Year Lou Reaver, R.N. Executive Director PA Tourette Syndrome Association Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 Phyllis, Do you know if this applies to those children who are in the Special Ed System or is for those who have disabilities but who have not needed accommodations that would preclude their needing an IEP? Thanks, in Southeastern PA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ , This would apply to all Pennsylvania students regardless of status. Unless you have something in your child's IEP or 504 Plan which precludes suspension for behavior, your kid is subject to the same rules that apply to all the other kids in school. Our kids are the most at risk for being placed in alternative schools because of the behaviors caused by their disabilities. As Lou pointed out: " It says that any student suspended from school and sent to an " alternative " school will be billed for the cost of his/her education. If your child has ADHD along with TS, one impulsive word or action can put you into this position. " I know this from personal experience - Chelle's disability did not affect her placement in detention or an alternative school because I didn't have an IEP in place at the time of her verbal outbursts (end of 7th grade). I haven't had any behavior items in the past IEPs, but we are going to have a special behavior modification plan in place for the second semester this time. We also have to go one step further at the next IEP meeting (Jan 24) and spell out what accommodations need to be made concerning the high school Attendance Policy and the Discipline Code so the school policies don't over-ride her behavior plan in the IEP. I have to cover all bases for my kid. Any change in her meds affects her behavior and her mouth, and her new pdoc is changing her meds now. He's weaning her off Prozac and putting her of Zoloft instead. He started the change one week ago, and I'm seeing less cooperation and a lot of attitude from about day three of the change. It's one thing for her to act or speak inappropriately to me, and quite another if she does it in school to a teacher or another student. That's why it is so important for our kids to have IEP's; without them, they are just another kid in school. An IEP or 504 Plan places them in a very protected class of American citizens covered by the ADA. As parents, the responsibility for protecting our kids falls on us - no one else cares as much as we do about what happens to them. If we don't initiate the process at school to protect our kids, and if we don't write to our senators and representatives to prevent laws being enacted that are not in our kid's favor, who will? Progress, not perfection Phyllis ppepe40@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 Phyllis, Do you know if this applies to those children who are in the Special Ed System or is for those who have disabilities but who have not needed accommodations that would preclude their needing an IEP? Thanks, in Southeastern PA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ , This would apply to all Pennsylvania students regardless of status. Unless you have something in your child's IEP or 504 Plan which precludes suspension for behavior, your kid is subject to the same rules that apply to all the other kids in school. Our kids are the most at risk for being placed in alternative schools because of the behaviors caused by their disabilities. As Lou pointed out: " It says that any student suspended from school and sent to an " alternative " school will be billed for the cost of his/her education. If your child has ADHD along with TS, one impulsive word or action can put you into this position. " I know this from personal experience - Chelle's disability did not affect her placement in detention or an alternative school because I didn't have an IEP in place at the time of her verbal outbursts (end of 7th grade). I haven't had any behavior items in the past IEPs, but we are going to have a special behavior modification plan in place for the second semester this time. We also have to go one step further at the next IEP meeting (Jan 24) and spell out what accommodations need to be made concerning the high school Attendance Policy and the Discipline Code so the school policies don't over-ride her behavior plan in the IEP. I have to cover all bases for my kid. Any change in her meds affects her behavior and her mouth, and her new pdoc is changing her meds now. He's weaning her off Prozac and putting her of Zoloft instead. He started the change one week ago, and I'm seeing less cooperation and a lot of attitude from about day three of the change. It's one thing for her to act or speak inappropriately to me, and quite another if she does it in school to a teacher or another student. That's why it is so important for our kids to have IEP's; without them, they are just another kid in school. An IEP or 504 Plan places them in a very protected class of American citizens covered by the ADA. As parents, the responsibility for protecting our kids falls on us - no one else cares as much as we do about what happens to them. If we don't initiate the process at school to protect our kids, and if we don't write to our senators and representatives to prevent laws being enacted that are not in our kid's favor, who will? Progress, not perfection Phyllis ppepe40@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 Phyllis, Do you know if this applies to those children who are in the Special Ed System or is for those who have disabilities but who have not needed accommodations that would preclude their needing an IEP? Thanks, in Southeastern PA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ , This would apply to all Pennsylvania students regardless of status. Unless you have something in your child's IEP or 504 Plan which precludes suspension for behavior, your kid is subject to the same rules that apply to all the other kids in school. Our kids are the most at risk for being placed in alternative schools because of the behaviors caused by their disabilities. As Lou pointed out: " It says that any student suspended from school and sent to an " alternative " school will be billed for the cost of his/her education. If your child has ADHD along with TS, one impulsive word or action can put you into this position. " I know this from personal experience - Chelle's disability did not affect her placement in detention or an alternative school because I didn't have an IEP in place at the time of her verbal outbursts (end of 7th grade). I haven't had any behavior items in the past IEPs, but we are going to have a special behavior modification plan in place for the second semester this time. We also have to go one step further at the next IEP meeting (Jan 24) and spell out what accommodations need to be made concerning the high school Attendance Policy and the Discipline Code so the school policies don't over-ride her behavior plan in the IEP. I have to cover all bases for my kid. Any change in her meds affects her behavior and her mouth, and her new pdoc is changing her meds now. He's weaning her off Prozac and putting her of Zoloft instead. He started the change one week ago, and I'm seeing less cooperation and a lot of attitude from about day three of the change. It's one thing for her to act or speak inappropriately to me, and quite another if she does it in school to a teacher or another student. That's why it is so important for our kids to have IEP's; without them, they are just another kid in school. An IEP or 504 Plan places them in a very protected class of American citizens covered by the ADA. As parents, the responsibility for protecting our kids falls on us - no one else cares as much as we do about what happens to them. If we don't initiate the process at school to protect our kids, and if we don't write to our senators and representatives to prevent laws being enacted that are not in our kid's favor, who will? Progress, not perfection Phyllis ppepe40@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 Phyllis, It is my understanding of the federal law that special ed kids are to be placed in the least restrictive environment and that they are entitled to a free and appropriate public education. If their behavior can be attributed to their disability, then it is the school district's responsibility to bear the cost of educating them, even if it is in a " state approved facility " . I, too have had much experience with this issue with my 8 yr. old who has severe AD/HD and OCD. He has been suspended because he has had melt downs in which he verbally has stated that he wanted to kill himself...this was in 1st grade! Maybe because they have seen such progress in this area, the adfministrator in my district has been supportive and have done whatever was needed to help my son feel less anxious...when his OCD is waxing and he feels anxious, he becomes quite hyper and oppositional and will threaten others, in particular, those in authority who don't always understand that he is having symptoms. I make certain that all teachers and administrators have information concerning his disorders and medications and that they have access to his Doctors. I went through an episode of this again this past fall when he changed schools within the district and had a paraprofessional who did not understand him and was causing him to act out. It took both of his Doctors sending letters to the District telling them of their concern in his regression and the need for a more skilled [para working with him, but the district did finally comply. It wasn't until she was reassigned that he began to calm down and behave more appropriately. I rely on this type of documentation in order to support the fact that many times, his behavior is in fact symptomatic and that once his environment again reflects what he needs, he is able to calm down and control his behavior more effectively. I am unclear as to how the PA legistlature is attempting to over- ride the federal laws requiring them to educate our kids who have been diagnosed and are exhibiting symptoms at the time they are being disciplined. Just out of curiosity...I recall that Chelle is being transitioned back to the local HS. What is her P-doc's reasoning in making a change in her meds at such a crucial time for her? If Prozac is pooping out on her, that is understandable, but if it isn't, can't the change wait a bit until she is more settled in the new school environment? We also have just undergone a med increase and the BSE's were pretty bad...sop much so that we backed off on the dosage a bit. After what had gone on this fall, the classroom teacher was much quicker about calling me about the BSE's, as they finally realized just how much they need to communicate with me in order to assist my son in the best possible way. Things are now levelling off after 6 weeks of Tommy's behavior being hyper, nasty, mouthy and at times, down right mean! in Souitheastern PA ppepe40 wrote: Phyllis, Do you know if this applies to those children who are in the Special Ed System or is for those who have disabilities but who have not needed accommodations that would preclude their needing an IEP? Thanks, in Southeastern PA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ , This would apply to all Pennsylvania students regardless of status. Unless you have something in your child's IEP or 504 Plan which precludes suspension for behavior, your kid is subject to the same rules that apply to all the other kids in school. Our kids are the most at risk for being placed in alternative schools because of the behaviors caused by their disabilities. As Lou pointed out: " It says that any student suspended from school and sent to an " alternative " school will be billed for the cost of his/her education. If your child has ADHD along with TS, one impulsive word or action can put you into this position. " I know this from personal experience - Chelle's disability did not affect her placement in detention or an alternative school because I didn't have an IEP in place at the time of her verbal outbursts (end of 7th grade). I haven't had any behavior items in the past IEPs, but we are going to have a special behavior modification plan in place for the second semester this time. We also have to go one step further at the next IEP meeting (Jan 24) and spell out what accommodations need to be made concerning the high school Attendance Policy and the Discipline Code so the school policies don't over-ride her behavior plan in the IEP. I have to cover all bases for my kid. Any change in her meds affects her behavior and her mouth, and her new pdoc is changing her meds now. He's weaning her off Prozac and putting her of Zoloft instead. He started the change one week ago, and I'm seeing less cooperation and a lot of attitude from about day three of the change. It's one thing for her to act or speak inappropriately to me, and quite another if she does it in school to a teacher or another student. That's why it is so important for our kids to have IEP's; without them, they are just another kid in school. An IEP or 504 Plan places them in a very protected class of American citizens covered by the ADA. As parents, the responsibility for protecting our kids falls on us - no one else cares as much as we do about what happens to them. If we don't initiate the process at school to protect our kids, and if we don't write to our senators and representatives to prevent laws being enacted that are not in our kid's favor, who will? Progress, not perfection Phyllis ppepe40@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 Phyllis, It is my understanding of the federal law that special ed kids are to be placed in the least restrictive environment and that they are entitled to a free and appropriate public education. If their behavior can be attributed to their disability, then it is the school district's responsibility to bear the cost of educating them, even if it is in a " state approved facility " . I, too have had much experience with this issue with my 8 yr. old who has severe AD/HD and OCD. He has been suspended because he has had melt downs in which he verbally has stated that he wanted to kill himself...this was in 1st grade! Maybe because they have seen such progress in this area, the adfministrator in my district has been supportive and have done whatever was needed to help my son feel less anxious...when his OCD is waxing and he feels anxious, he becomes quite hyper and oppositional and will threaten others, in particular, those in authority who don't always understand that he is having symptoms. I make certain that all teachers and administrators have information concerning his disorders and medications and that they have access to his Doctors. I went through an episode of this again this past fall when he changed schools within the district and had a paraprofessional who did not understand him and was causing him to act out. It took both of his Doctors sending letters to the District telling them of their concern in his regression and the need for a more skilled [para working with him, but the district did finally comply. It wasn't until she was reassigned that he began to calm down and behave more appropriately. I rely on this type of documentation in order to support the fact that many times, his behavior is in fact symptomatic and that once his environment again reflects what he needs, he is able to calm down and control his behavior more effectively. I am unclear as to how the PA legistlature is attempting to over- ride the federal laws requiring them to educate our kids who have been diagnosed and are exhibiting symptoms at the time they are being disciplined. Just out of curiosity...I recall that Chelle is being transitioned back to the local HS. What is her P-doc's reasoning in making a change in her meds at such a crucial time for her? If Prozac is pooping out on her, that is understandable, but if it isn't, can't the change wait a bit until she is more settled in the new school environment? We also have just undergone a med increase and the BSE's were pretty bad...sop much so that we backed off on the dosage a bit. After what had gone on this fall, the classroom teacher was much quicker about calling me about the BSE's, as they finally realized just how much they need to communicate with me in order to assist my son in the best possible way. Things are now levelling off after 6 weeks of Tommy's behavior being hyper, nasty, mouthy and at times, down right mean! in Souitheastern PA ppepe40 wrote: Phyllis, Do you know if this applies to those children who are in the Special Ed System or is for those who have disabilities but who have not needed accommodations that would preclude their needing an IEP? Thanks, in Southeastern PA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ , This would apply to all Pennsylvania students regardless of status. Unless you have something in your child's IEP or 504 Plan which precludes suspension for behavior, your kid is subject to the same rules that apply to all the other kids in school. Our kids are the most at risk for being placed in alternative schools because of the behaviors caused by their disabilities. As Lou pointed out: " It says that any student suspended from school and sent to an " alternative " school will be billed for the cost of his/her education. If your child has ADHD along with TS, one impulsive word or action can put you into this position. " I know this from personal experience - Chelle's disability did not affect her placement in detention or an alternative school because I didn't have an IEP in place at the time of her verbal outbursts (end of 7th grade). I haven't had any behavior items in the past IEPs, but we are going to have a special behavior modification plan in place for the second semester this time. We also have to go one step further at the next IEP meeting (Jan 24) and spell out what accommodations need to be made concerning the high school Attendance Policy and the Discipline Code so the school policies don't over-ride her behavior plan in the IEP. I have to cover all bases for my kid. Any change in her meds affects her behavior and her mouth, and her new pdoc is changing her meds now. He's weaning her off Prozac and putting her of Zoloft instead. He started the change one week ago, and I'm seeing less cooperation and a lot of attitude from about day three of the change. It's one thing for her to act or speak inappropriately to me, and quite another if she does it in school to a teacher or another student. That's why it is so important for our kids to have IEP's; without them, they are just another kid in school. An IEP or 504 Plan places them in a very protected class of American citizens covered by the ADA. As parents, the responsibility for protecting our kids falls on us - no one else cares as much as we do about what happens to them. If we don't initiate the process at school to protect our kids, and if we don't write to our senators and representatives to prevent laws being enacted that are not in our kid's favor, who will? Progress, not perfection Phyllis ppepe40@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 Phyllis, It is my understanding of the federal law that special ed kids are to be placed in the least restrictive environment and that they are entitled to a free and appropriate public education. If their behavior can be attributed to their disability, then it is the school district's responsibility to bear the cost of educating them, even if it is in a " state approved facility " . I, too have had much experience with this issue with my 8 yr. old who has severe AD/HD and OCD. He has been suspended because he has had melt downs in which he verbally has stated that he wanted to kill himself...this was in 1st grade! Maybe because they have seen such progress in this area, the adfministrator in my district has been supportive and have done whatever was needed to help my son feel less anxious...when his OCD is waxing and he feels anxious, he becomes quite hyper and oppositional and will threaten others, in particular, those in authority who don't always understand that he is having symptoms. I make certain that all teachers and administrators have information concerning his disorders and medications and that they have access to his Doctors. I went through an episode of this again this past fall when he changed schools within the district and had a paraprofessional who did not understand him and was causing him to act out. It took both of his Doctors sending letters to the District telling them of their concern in his regression and the need for a more skilled [para working with him, but the district did finally comply. It wasn't until she was reassigned that he began to calm down and behave more appropriately. I rely on this type of documentation in order to support the fact that many times, his behavior is in fact symptomatic and that once his environment again reflects what he needs, he is able to calm down and control his behavior more effectively. I am unclear as to how the PA legistlature is attempting to over- ride the federal laws requiring them to educate our kids who have been diagnosed and are exhibiting symptoms at the time they are being disciplined. Just out of curiosity...I recall that Chelle is being transitioned back to the local HS. What is her P-doc's reasoning in making a change in her meds at such a crucial time for her? If Prozac is pooping out on her, that is understandable, but if it isn't, can't the change wait a bit until she is more settled in the new school environment? We also have just undergone a med increase and the BSE's were pretty bad...sop much so that we backed off on the dosage a bit. After what had gone on this fall, the classroom teacher was much quicker about calling me about the BSE's, as they finally realized just how much they need to communicate with me in order to assist my son in the best possible way. Things are now levelling off after 6 weeks of Tommy's behavior being hyper, nasty, mouthy and at times, down right mean! in Souitheastern PA ppepe40 wrote: Phyllis, Do you know if this applies to those children who are in the Special Ed System or is for those who have disabilities but who have not needed accommodations that would preclude their needing an IEP? Thanks, in Southeastern PA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ , This would apply to all Pennsylvania students regardless of status. Unless you have something in your child's IEP or 504 Plan which precludes suspension for behavior, your kid is subject to the same rules that apply to all the other kids in school. Our kids are the most at risk for being placed in alternative schools because of the behaviors caused by their disabilities. As Lou pointed out: " It says that any student suspended from school and sent to an " alternative " school will be billed for the cost of his/her education. If your child has ADHD along with TS, one impulsive word or action can put you into this position. " I know this from personal experience - Chelle's disability did not affect her placement in detention or an alternative school because I didn't have an IEP in place at the time of her verbal outbursts (end of 7th grade). I haven't had any behavior items in the past IEPs, but we are going to have a special behavior modification plan in place for the second semester this time. We also have to go one step further at the next IEP meeting (Jan 24) and spell out what accommodations need to be made concerning the high school Attendance Policy and the Discipline Code so the school policies don't over-ride her behavior plan in the IEP. I have to cover all bases for my kid. Any change in her meds affects her behavior and her mouth, and her new pdoc is changing her meds now. He's weaning her off Prozac and putting her of Zoloft instead. He started the change one week ago, and I'm seeing less cooperation and a lot of attitude from about day three of the change. It's one thing for her to act or speak inappropriately to me, and quite another if she does it in school to a teacher or another student. That's why it is so important for our kids to have IEP's; without them, they are just another kid in school. An IEP or 504 Plan places them in a very protected class of American citizens covered by the ADA. As parents, the responsibility for protecting our kids falls on us - no one else cares as much as we do about what happens to them. If we don't initiate the process at school to protect our kids, and if we don't write to our senators and representatives to prevent laws being enacted that are not in our kid's favor, who will? Progress, not perfection Phyllis ppepe40@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 From what I glanced at, this bill pertains to students who have been expelled and will not affect the IDEA laws regarding behavior discipline. Here's the link: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/BT/2001/0/HB0593P3042.HTM This part was at the bottom of the page: Section 9. Exemptions. Nothing in this act shall supersede the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Public Law 91-230, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.) and its corresponding Federal regulations relating to the discipline of challenged students. Section 10. Regulations. The State board shall promulgate regulations to carry out this act. Section 11. Repeals. All acts and parts of acts are repealed insofar as they are inconsistent with this act. Section 12. Effective date. This act shall take effect in 60 days. > Hi everyone - > Back with more info on The " Student Responsibility Law " . > Phyllis Pepe > ppepe40@n... > a.. It is House Bill #593. > b.. It passed the house on December 10th, 2001. > c.. The vote was 150 - 46 > d.. It went to the Senate Education Committee on December 13, 2001. > e.. The state offices closed at 4:00 p.m. today and will not open again until next Wednesday. > f.. Please take this time over the weekend and New Year's Holiday to send a letter to your state senator asking him/her to vote against this bill if it comes to the floor of the state senate. > g.. I don't know how to check the vote on this bill via the internet. Can anyone out there help me? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 From what I glanced at, this bill pertains to students who have been expelled and will not affect the IDEA laws regarding behavior discipline. Here's the link: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/BT/2001/0/HB0593P3042.HTM This part was at the bottom of the page: Section 9. Exemptions. Nothing in this act shall supersede the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Public Law 91-230, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.) and its corresponding Federal regulations relating to the discipline of challenged students. Section 10. Regulations. The State board shall promulgate regulations to carry out this act. Section 11. Repeals. All acts and parts of acts are repealed insofar as they are inconsistent with this act. Section 12. Effective date. This act shall take effect in 60 days. > Hi everyone - > Back with more info on The " Student Responsibility Law " . > Phyllis Pepe > ppepe40@n... > a.. It is House Bill #593. > b.. It passed the house on December 10th, 2001. > c.. The vote was 150 - 46 > d.. It went to the Senate Education Committee on December 13, 2001. > e.. The state offices closed at 4:00 p.m. today and will not open again until next Wednesday. > f.. Please take this time over the weekend and New Year's Holiday to send a letter to your state senator asking him/her to vote against this bill if it comes to the floor of the state senate. > g.. I don't know how to check the vote on this bill via the internet. Can anyone out there help me? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2001 Report Share Posted December 29, 2001 Well, I don't even live in your state but I think it's VERY unfair to expect the parents to pay for the child's education if they're expelled from school. I think the state still owes them an education whether it's sending the work home, being sent to a separate site for school or what. I know that " I " wouldn't be able to pay for anything and also it's punishing the parent. And although we all hear the words about kids " where's the parent? " we can NOT always control them and their behavior, whether they've got a disorder or not. From what I glanced at, this bill pertains to students who have been expelled and will not affect the IDEA laws regarding behavior > discipline. > > Here's the link: > > http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/BT/2001/0/HB0593P3042.HTM > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2001 Report Share Posted December 29, 2001 Well, I don't even live in your state but I think it's VERY unfair to expect the parents to pay for the child's education if they're expelled from school. I think the state still owes them an education whether it's sending the work home, being sent to a separate site for school or what. I know that " I " wouldn't be able to pay for anything and also it's punishing the parent. And although we all hear the words about kids " where's the parent? " we can NOT always control them and their behavior, whether they've got a disorder or not. From what I glanced at, this bill pertains to students who have been expelled and will not affect the IDEA laws regarding behavior > discipline. > > Here's the link: > > http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/BT/2001/0/HB0593P3042.HTM > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2001 Report Share Posted December 29, 2001 Well, I don't even live in your state but I think it's VERY unfair to expect the parents to pay for the child's education if they're expelled from school. I think the state still owes them an education whether it's sending the work home, being sent to a separate site for school or what. I know that " I " wouldn't be able to pay for anything and also it's punishing the parent. And although we all hear the words about kids " where's the parent? " we can NOT always control them and their behavior, whether they've got a disorder or not. From what I glanced at, this bill pertains to students who have been expelled and will not affect the IDEA laws regarding behavior > discipline. > > Here's the link: > > http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/BT/2001/0/HB0593P3042.HTM > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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