[CrazyRED]

Take a look at this. I know its fox news, but I have researched this and they are telling the truth.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,132397,00.html

This will be implemented in the public schools with funding from No Child Left Behind.

There is a whole world of bad possibilities here.

 

[CrazyRED]

This doesn't bother anyone?

 

[CraftyMommaOf2]

that story is from sept. 2004. has anything happened with it yet?

 

[CrazyRED]

Texas and Illinios have passed bills enacting it, and Florida is next. The feds have made provisions to provide national funding under the No Child Left Behind Act and there is an "advisory board" investigating ways to impliment it, nationwide. Of course, those that are on the board include the CEO of Lily, and 2 marketing executives from Glaxo-Welcome.

 

[mamakay]

This bothers me so much I just don't know what to say...

 

[calpurnia]

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyRED This doesn't bother anyone?

http://www.mothering.com/discussions...=mental+health

http://www.mothering.com/discussions...=mental+health

http://www.mothering.com/discussions...=mental+health

http://www.mothering.com/discussions...=mental+health

 

[CrazyRED]

Quote:

Originally Posted by calpurnia http://www.mothering.com/discussions...=mental+health http://www.mothering.com/discussions...=mental+health http://www.mothering.com/discussions...=mental+health http://www.mothering.com/discussions...=mental+health

: Whoops!

 

[JessicaS]

:LOL

Yeah, there have been thread about it before but it doesn't mean it cannot be discussed again since it is now being enforced in some areas.

It is horrific and shocking.

 

[calpurnia]

Quote:

Originally Posted by abimommy Yeah, there have been thread about it before but it doesn't mean it cannot be discussed again since it is now being enforced in some areas.

I didn't post links in a "pipe down over there!" way - just to reassure you that people had noticed & did care 'cause I get really upset when I post a link & nobody cares!

 

[Damien]

CrazyRED, any links to the specifics you mention?

 

[chicagomom]

For some reason, the Illinois Leader (IL GOP news svc) is one of the only ones following this. A recent article, including info on an Indiana challenge:

http://illinoisleader.com/news/newsview.asp?c=26341

Based on the article, it might be useful to include a letter in a child's school file specifically stating that you do not give permission for them to undergo mental health screening/testing without your prior knowledge and express written consent. I know I will be doing this.

Edited to add - found another article on this in the Leader:

http://illinoisleader.com/news/newsview.asp?c=24021

 

[dingogirl]

Father of autisitc child speaks out against forced mental health screening in IL

Monday, June 27, 2005

http://www.illinoisleader.com/letter...ew.asp?c=26806