2011 Legislative Session- Bills that Will Impact You! - Advocacy Center

'Autism in My State'  is a new series that will highlight Autism advocacy, info., legislation, viewpoints, services, events and stories from each state.  In May, we are focusing on the state of Louisiana.  Next month, we will select another state.  If you have interesting info. you want to share, send us a link or email.
2011 Legislative Session- Bills that Will Impact You! - Advocacy Center
LOUISIANA

Here are 2 that should interest Self-Advocates and Parents of Students with Special Needs living in any state:

SB 59 - STUDENTS: Provides relative to the use of seclusion and physical restraint to address student behavior.

AC supports this bill which provides additional rules and guidelines to govern the use of restraint and seclusion in schools.



SB 67 - STUDENTS: Provides relative to school discipline policies.

AC supports this bill which promotes the use of restorative justice practices, loss of privileges, peer mediation, referral to school counselor or social worker, etc. prior to the use of suspensions or harsher discipline measures. In addition, the bill directs the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop guidelines for the use of in-school and out-of-school suspensions.



How do I get a copy of these bills? Click on the bill number above! To view all the bills under consideration, visit http://www.legis.state.la.us/.

Who are your state Senators and Representatives? Find Out!

How do I contact my state Senators and Representatives? Here's How!

CHECK WITH YOUR STATE FOR BILLS THAT IMPACT YOUR LIFE.

Here is the link to the Louisiana Advocacy Center.

2011 Legislative Session- Bills that Will Impact You! - Advocacy Center