Take Action

Locally - State Level - Nationally - Globally

Locally

Ask your school board to pass a resolution or make a Seclusion & Restraint Reduction Plan.

State Level

Go to a coffee hour, write to your legislators, or ask them to send a letter to your local school board.

Nationally

Tell congress it's time to pass the Keeping All Students Safe Act (KASSA)

Globally

Tell your story so that others can understand what is happening to you and your child.

Is your district on this list?

We need your help!

Is your school district on the top of this list? If it is, you could make a big difference in the lives of children and parents who are experiencing seclusion and restraint on a regular basis.

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Tell Your Story

There is federal legislation active right now called the Keeping All Students Safe Act (KASSA).

One thing that you can do is write to the Michigan senators and your representative, urging them to cosign the bill.

The Keeping All Students Safe Act (KASSA) prohibits the use of seclusion and limits the use of physical restraint in schools and Head Start programs that receive federal funding.

Learn More

Legislator Coffee Hour

Find Info

Look on the website of your senator or representative for coffee hours in your community. You may have to call their office or sign up for their newsletter to get coffee hour information.

Prepare

We need support and oversight so that we don't have to use school board resolutions to get schools to follow the law:

Fact Sheet

2023-24 Data

Show Up

Show up at the coffee hour. Order yourself a tasty beverage, have a seat with your senator or representative, and then just tell them your story or share your concerns. Don't forget to give them the materials that you printed out

Celebrate

You did it! You made your voice heard. You spoke up for those who couldn't speak up for themselves. That's a big deal. You deserve to celebrate.

Thank you!

Stories are Powerful

Most people have no idea what it's like to be secluded or restrained in school or what it's like to be the parent of a student who has experienced seclusion or restraint at school. Some people have no idea that these practices are even allowed in Michigan schools, let alone their own school districts. Sharing your story is a personal choice. It can feel vulnerable and difficult. It can also inspire change. You are invited to share your story if and when you are ready.

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