Digging Deeper: Bill aims to end “Quiet Rooms” in Illinois schools
Danny Valle, Dewey School, Dr. Mary Louise Cashel, HB219, House Bill 0219, Isolated Time Out, Jan Pearcy, Jodi Cohen, Jonesboro Elementary, Physical Intervention, Pro Publica, prone restraint, SIU Clinical Psychology Department, State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, Student Restraint, Superintendent Quent Hamilton, Tri-County Special Education, WSIL TV News 3, Zeiger-Royalton CUSD #188, Zeppelyn Brewer
Story was originally reported by Danny Valle for WSIL TV News 3. A link to the original article as well as video segments may be found HERE. (WSIL) — In 2019, when ProPublica released an article about ‘Quiet Rooms’ in Illinois schools, the state acted quickly. It instituted an emergency order to halt the practice and promised…