Is There A Myth Among Us?

Back in the day, I became familiar with "myths" and unwritten policies. On more than one occasion, I discovered that the practices of the HCPS did not follow the state statutes. It took me a while to overcome the status quo.


National group and local mom seek to end restraint of special education students | Extra Credit:

"By Sylvia W. Smith, J.D.
January 16, 2009 9:14 PM | Link to this
Dear Laura,
Thank you for reporting on the release of this important study by our nation’s disability rights network. And thank you for interviewing Ms. Musumeci.
Unfortunately, there is a statement in your article that needs prompt correction.
There is no such thing as a “Florida law [that] allows school officials to restrain special education students who are deemed a danger to themselves or others.” In fact, there are no Florida rules or laws governing restraint and seclusion use in schools whatsoever with the exception of one fire safety rule on the books about how seclusion rooms must be constructed."