Tag: Department of Justice
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The Department of Justice Has Restored and Updated a Critical Online Resource Related Combatting the Improper Use of Seclusion
I have some great news to share. Many of you may have noticed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) removed webpages related to the improper use of seclusion earlier this year. You might have wondered what this meant and whether this critical work would remain a priority. Today, I learned that the webpages related to…
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A Step Forward: Department of Justice Settlement with Montcalm Area ISD Signals Ongoing Commitment to Protecting Students from Seclusion and Restraint
The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint welcomes the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Educational Opportunities Section regarding its investigation and settlement agreement with the Montcalm Area Intermediate School District (MAISD) in Michigan. This development is a powerful signal that there are those in the federal government who remain committed to protecting the…
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A letter to Frederick County Public Schools’ Board on the Department of Justice settlement
well as the children and families of Frederick County Public Schools. AASR is a Maryland nonprofit corporation operating through a fiscal sponsorship with Players Philanthropy Fund. We are a community of over 16,000 parents, self-advocates, teachers, school administrators, paraprofessionals, attorneys, related service providers, and others working together to influence change in the way we support…