Reps . Miller and Bill Rodgers say kids sometimes restrained abusively in schools . No federal laws prevent this , they say , and it happens disproportionately to special needs kids . They say students , teachers , parents are all harmed by abuse , with lasting effects . Cedric 's teacher delayed his lunch for hours to discipline him for refusing to do his work . Miller , McMorris Rodgers : New law would train teachers , limit restraint , provide oversight .
Reps . Miller and Bill Rodgers say kids sometimes restrained abusively in schools . No federal laws prevent this , they say , and it happens disproportionately to special needs kids . They say students , teachers , parents are all harmed by abuse , with lasting effects . Miller , McMorris Rodgers : New law would train teachers , limit restraint , provide oversight .