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2009—Housing
Assistance for Foster Teens
Public Law No. 106-377. Housing and Urban
Development FY2001 Appropriations Bill
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The HUD appropriations bill, signed into law by the President on
October 27, 2000, expands the family unification program, which
allows parents in the child welfare system to receive Section 8
certificates if housing is the only issue preventing reunification. The program has been expanded to include “eligible
youths who have attained at least 18 years of age and not more than
21 years of age and who have left foster care at age 16 or older.”
Use of Restraints and Seclusion
Public Law No. 106-310.
Children’s Health Act of 2000
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The Children’s Health Act of 2000, signed into law on October
17, 2000, establishes national standards that restrict the use of
restraints and seclusion in all psychiatric facilities that receive
federal funds and in “non-medical community-based facilities
for children and youth.” In those settings, the use
of restraints and seclusion will now be restricted to emergency
safety situations. The sponsors of this bill included three
Connecticut Congresspersons, Senators Christopher Dodd (D-CT) and
Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) and Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT).
Strengthening Abuse and Neglect
S. 2272 -- Courts Act of 2000 (SANCA)
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This legislation, which was signed into law on October 17, 2000,
is a follow-up to the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 that
facilitates moving foster children into safe, permanent homes.
SANCA reforms court procedure to improve the administrative efficiency
and effectiveness of abuse and neglect courts through the following:
2008—Fostering Connections:
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full text of HR 6893. Short summary of “Fostering Connections”
: http://www.clasp.org/publications/FINAL-FCSAIAAct1-pager.pdf
2004—IDEA reauthorization:
Requires all special education teachers to hold at least a bachelors
degree and full state certification. Places a two-year statute of
limitations on parents ability file a complaint or request a hearing
regarding childs treatment. Requires review of relevant records
by parents and school officials within 10 days of a childs change
of placement for disciplinary reasons.
2002—No Child Left Behind Act:
Requires all students to take annual assessment tests although
states can make reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities.
Special-education teachers must be "highly qualified" in core subjects
they teach. At left, President Bush talking up the law at an Arkansas
school.
1997—IDEA reauthorization:
Expands school administrators authority to discipline special education
students in certain situations to include removal to alternative
education settings for up to 45 days. Prohibits cutting off educational
services to special-education students who are expelled.
1990—Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act: Revised and renamed version of 1975 law adds
autism and traumatic brain injury to categories of special education.
Calls for transition services to help older students prepare for
post-secondary education, employment and independent living.
1975—Education for All Handicapped
Children Act: Requires school districts receiving federal funds
to provide a free and appropriate public education in the least
restrictive environment to special-needs children. Mandates creation
of an individualized education program for such students. Establishes
procedures for parents to challenge related decisions about their
children.
1966—Elementary and Secondary
Education Act (Amendments): Creates Bureau of Education of the
Handicapped. Establishes federal grants to help educate special-needs
students with disabilities in local schools rather than state institutions.
At left, President Lyndon Johnson with the first lady at the signing.
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