Detail for 2001 Senate Roll Call Vote 190
- Vote Date
- 14-Jun-2001
- Yeas : Nays
- 51 : 47
Our Congress Position Report shows how every member voted during this vote.
Information about the vote from special interest groups and other information providers in our Report Cards:
The National Association of Social Workers
Discipline Amendment to the Better Education for Students and Teachers Act.
Motion to reconsider roll call vote 188 to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regarding discipline. Amendment to authorize school personnel to discipline a student with a disability who has a weapon; knowingly possesses or uses illegal drugs or sells or solicits the sale of a controlled substance; or commits aggravated assault or battery at a school in the same manner as they would discipline a non-disabled student who has committed the same offense, including suspension or expulsion.Motion passed.
This group supports the removal of students who endanger the safety of students and teachers but this amendment eliminated current protections for children with disabilities and failed to require continuation of alternative education services.