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The Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Public Schools: The Legal Issues
Date: October 14, 2010
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
Description: Seclusion and restraint have been used in various situations to deal with violent or noncompliant behavior. Because of congressional interest in the use of seclusion and restraint in schools, including passage of H.R. 4247 and the introduction of S. 2860, 111th Congress, first session, this report focuses on the legal issues concerning the use of these techniques in schools, including their application both to children covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and to those not covered by IDEA.
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Veterans Affairs: Benefits for Service-Connected Disabilities
Date: November 1, 2010
Creator: Weimer, Douglas Reid
Description: This report describes disability compensation, which is a benefit Congress provides to American veterans and their dependents through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Disability compensation is a monthly cash benefit program for veterans currently impaired from past service-connected activities.
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Social Security and Medicare Taxes and Premiums: Fact Sheet
Date: January 13, 2004
Creator: Nuschler, Dawn
Description: Financing for social security -- Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance -- and the Hospital Insurance part of Medicare is provided primarily by taxes levied on wages and net self-employment income. Financing for the Supplementary Medical Insurance portion of Medicare is provided by premiums from enrollees and payments from the government. This report describes these taxes and premiums.
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI): A Fact Sheet
Date: January 8, 2008
Creator: Szymendera, Scott
Description: The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, Title XVI of the Social Security Act, was enacted in 1972 and implemented in 1974 to assure a minimum cash income to all aged, blind, or disabled persons. SSI is provided to eligible aged or disabled individuals or couples who have limited income and resources.
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Legal Implications of the Contagious Disease or Infections Amendment to the Civil Rights Restoration Act, S.557
Date: March 14, 1988
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
Description: None
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The Link Between Medicaid and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Recent History and Current Issues
Date: March 9, 2006
Creator: Herz, Elicia J
Description: None
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Interactions with Selected Provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA)
Date: December 22, 2005
Creator: Apling, Richard N
Description: None
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Permallink:digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs9679/
Legal Implications of the Contagious Disease or Infections Amendment to the Civil Rights Restoration Act, S.557
Date: March 14, 1988
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
Description: None
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Permallink:digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs9610/
The Link Between Medicaid and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Recent History and Current Issues
Date: March 9, 2006
Creator: Herz, Elicia J
Description: None
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Permallink:digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs9960/
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Interactions with Selected Provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA)
Date: December 22, 2005
Creator: Apling, Richard N
Description: None
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