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H.R. 729, Phylicia's Law (35 comments ↓ | 5 wiki edits)
H.R. 729 would help keep students safe on school-run, overnight, off-premises field trips.
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Annie
February 16, 2009, 8:30pm (report abuse)It's about time something is being done for our children when they are in the care of others on field trips and overnight stays and not just any adult can accompanied these chidren they also must be screened. Thank you, Phylicia's Law
Annette
February 16, 2009, 8:44pm (report abuse)This law is needed.Make it so your child's life is just as important as the next person's.
Marguerite
February 16, 2009, 9:44pm (report abuse)Every child needs to have to utmost of protection and due diligence that "Phylicia's Law" H.R. 729 would bring. Our children's security must take the forefront with our Law Makers. Phylicia's Law must be passed.
Elizabeth
February 16, 2009, 11:15pm (report abuse)No parent should ever have to face what Phylicia's parents had to face. Our children are a toip priority and need to be carefully supervised and protected especially while they are in a foreign land.
Caroline Serafin
February 16, 2009, 11:28pm (report abuse)I remember the day Phylicia was born and now she's gone.We have to protect our children no matter th cost.Let's get together and make sure Phylicia's Law is passed.
Nancy
February 17, 2009, 12:48am (report abuse)I agree that no parent or family member or friend should ever have to go through what Phylicia's family and friends are going through. In this era of school arranged and sponsored field trips to destinations all over the world, those who are entrusted to supervise and chapparone the students need to be vigilant about this responsibility and be held accountable.
James Baker
February 17, 2009, 8:16am (report abuse)When I view the passing of the Phylicia's Law, I have mixed emotions. Knowing how slow the wheels of Justice can be and how it has taken great diligence and relentless pursuit for the parents of Phylicia to see that her tragic death is not in vain is phenomenal to me. The notion of fighting for other children and parents not to suffer or experience this kind of tragedy in the midst of losing your child is only a Grace of God and a perpetual reminder of the great humanity of the Doug,Lola and Christopher Moore family.
Vanessa M.
February 17, 2009, 10:09am (report abuse)Safety first for our children at all cost on a field trip and any other time should be a given. If we have to pass a law for that to happen then by all means I support it and we should make it happen!
Bob P.
February 17, 2009, 11:20am (report abuse)It is important that Congress approve Phylicia's Law. Passage of this bill will ensure the safety of our children on school sponsored trips whether local, in another state or in a foreign country. Provisions of this new law include a safety plan that covers curfews, room checks, qualifications of chaperones and emergency procedures. Please support this bill.
Allison S.
February 17, 2009, 3:39pm (report abuse)I am proud to have supported my co-worker in getting this accomplished even though it was at such a costly price to he and his family; continued blessings to the family and great work in this achievement, it will benefit many others. Using our voice is the best way to enact the changes that take too long to happen and our children must be priority.
Mel Alexander
February 17, 2009, 7:23pm (report abuse)This particular bill is long overdue. Please don't hesitate a minute longer than neccessary to get it done. We, the parents, loved ones and friends deserve nothing less. This happened to my brother and sister's precious daughter, and all of us are hurting very deeply. God bless you as you proceed to get this bill passed.
Raedel
February 17, 2009, 11:11pm (report abuse)In my junior High school, a young boy was murdered in the bathroom. His parents thought he was safe in school. Phylicia went on a school trip with twelve chaprones, who did not do a single bed check. There must be laws to protect us. Thank God the Moores will not let Phylicia's death be in vain. Lets get smart and be Americans who care about our future leaders.
Min. Ken and Regina Gray
February 18, 2009, 11:02am (report abuse)This particular bill is long overdue. We, the parents, would like this passed so that the education experience thru travels are protected by Law. God bless you as you proceed to get this bill passed.
Sandra
February 18, 2009, 2:38pm (report abuse)This law must be passed. Phylicia would be with us today if there had been adult guidance and concern. Why did the so-called chaperones go on the trip? The kids were left to do whatever !!!
LATOYA SNEADE
February 18, 2009, 8:06pm (report abuse)This Law Needs To Be Passed...
No IF ANDS OR BUTTS...
Her Memories Will Be With Us FOREVER...
Ellie
February 22, 2009, 7:10pm (report abuse)Please this Bill should be passed.
Help so no other parents or parent
have to go thru such a Tragedy on School Trips.
Hattie R. Williams
February 23, 2009, 8:59pm (report abuse)No parent or sibling should have to endure such a devastating tragedy as what Phylicia\'s family has been forced to endure. Please pass Phylicia\'s Law.
Eugene Williams. Jr.
February 23, 2009, 9:02pm (report abuse)Please pass Phylicia's Law so that no other child will be taken away from their family.
Brandon Hazelwood
February 27, 2009, 6:28pm (report abuse)My name is Brandon Hazelwood, I currently work for the Marriott Hotels & Resorts. I was fortunate enough to meet Mr./Mrs. Moore while they were staying and as soon as they told me about the bill I was immediatley interested in assisting in the process of getting the bill passed.
gloriya parker
March 2, 2009, 7:11pm (report abuse)we send our children to school to be taught. It used to be that teachers and administrators were parents, away from parents. that does not change just because they are out of the country, state, or even district. there are too many stupid laws for stupid reasons. let's stop that ridiculous practice. if the children are truly the future, then we must protect them NOW. please pass Phylicia's Law
Michelle Gallant
March 3, 2009, 9:56am (report abuse)We owe our children protection, at all times, at any cost! Pass this law!!!
Vann Woodard
March 3, 2009, 4:45pm (report abuse)Giving our children all the possible protection and guidance is quite necessary for them to be healthy travelers so they will enjoy being safe and wise to various environments.HURRAY for Phylicia\\\'s Law!
Shauna
March 4, 2009, 11:32pm (report abuse)God has blessed us to be stewards over the lives of our children. We are responsible to do all we can to protect them. This world belongs to them to enjoy in safety. We love our children and passing Phylicia's law proves it!
Lew Rice
March 5, 2009, 9:32pm (report abuse)This law must be passed. We owe it to our children to ensure that they are protected.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Moore Family.
Mary T
March 16, 2009, 2:02pm (report abuse)This bill is long overdue. We have to protect our children. Please pass this law. My thoughts and prayers are with the Moore family.
Julian Laurent
March 17, 2009, 9:55am (report abuse)This bill will help ensure the safety of our children while on field trips... Please support H.R 729 and make it Law.
Mother of TWO
March 18, 2009, 11:29am (report abuse)Thank you for having the courage to move forward with this BILL - I urge all parents to pass this along through their respective PTA/PTSA/PTO units. Lets get the word out - our children deserve this much.
cal dunnon
March 19, 2009, 4:26pm (report abuse)while fully supporting this law, there is something else that parents can do, be the shopparone or just say No.
Gladis
March 20, 2009, 2:04pm (report abuse)This is very important to have maybe now parents might feel a little at ease sending thier child on an over night trip knowing that the adult attending are expirence in handling such a job thank you
Hercules &Marian Ford
March 21, 2009, 2:04pm (report abuse)I think this bill is an important bill.The true meaning of a shaperone is a person who accompanies ,supervises an protects.This will help protect children on a future trip.
Katie R.
April 4, 2009, 7:17pm (report abuse)Please, I think this is a terrible bill! It just further limits freedoms, plus I expect it will discourage most school faculty from ever daring to initiate any innovative, but potentially dangerous trips or programs! Naturally it is sad that a young woman died, but she was just that: a young woman. She was 18 for pete's sake. If she wanted to, she could have gone to Ghana all by herself. At 18, she should have been responsible for monitoring her own actions. At 18, young men and women even have families and live on their own. Why should a chaperone have to check in on a grown, legal adult?
Fatima S.
April 19, 2009, 11:53pm (report abuse)It is imperative to pass this law. Unfortunately, what should appear obvious to all involved is not necessarily the case. You would only hope that when a child is taken on any trip international or other that there are competent people chaperoning to ensure the safety and security of that child. We owe it to the Moore's and Phylicia's memory to pass this bill.
unknown
June 16, 2009, 1:45pm (report abuse)I remember in junior high my parents wouldn't let me go on an overnight school trip because they didn't feel safe with it because they got to know the chaperones and did not feel comfortable with them. This was a tragic accident, and being a teenager once, written school curfews and plans will do no good if someone wants to get by them. If parents feel it is necessary for a school to have written policies it should be up to the parents to press the school for this information, not congress.
Dave-65
June 19, 2009, 12:47pm (report abuse)We lost our 6 yr old son, 7 years ago today because of AVM. It was no ones fault and the hospital he was taken to did everything they could but he was not abled to be saved. So I know what it is like to have your world destroyed.
This bill will do nothing to prevent future disasters from occurring. Even if the school has a policy; the adults there must check on the kids and the kids also must follow the rules. You would not expect the adults on the trip to stand guard 24/7 and watch over the kids but that would be the only way to ensure nothing happens. Once the adults do bed checks and go to sleep, the kids could slip out and do whatever. This law does nothing more than to require schools to produce more paperwork. It does not ensure the chaperones will do what is right. With our youngest son, if the school has a fieldtrip, either my wife or I will go. Otherwise he does not. Not that we don't trust others, but we are not willing to take the chance.
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