Chris Murphy actually said...

"We included language in this bill, bipartisan language, that would require State plans to address the use of what the bill calls aversive behavioral interventions."

"without some Federal requirement that kids of color or poor kids or disabled kids be treated fairly, local political dynamics are going to accrue to the detriment of those kids."

"I think there's a very important and appropriate role for the Department of Education to play in setting the guardrails for the financial accountability."

"I don't think we understand how deep and broad this problem is, and I'll take ownership of it in Connecticut."