The National Down Syndrome Congress reports that on March 3,2010, the Keeping All Students Safe Act (S.2860) passed the House of Representatives on a 262-153 vote! U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris-Rogers, mother of 3 year old Cole who has Down syndrome stated: "I am genuinely pleased by the House's bipartisan support for the Keeping All Students Safe in Schools Act. This critical piece of legislation confronts the unimaginable situation in schools across the country whereby some of our nation's most vulnerable children are treated in an inhumane and degrading manner. The thousands of incidents reported by the Government Accountability Office and others together with the piecemeal approach taken by the states demonstrates the need for federal guidance. I've been proud to work with many organizations and this is a victory for them. I thank Chairman Miller for his leadership and my colleagues for their support. Together, we work to ensure this bill is passed by the Senate." The focus now turns to the Senate and the intense effort that will be needed to pass the bill. Keep tuned, folks, we need to be aware of how to support, and be effective advocates for our children with special needs. Thank you!
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