House Approves Bill Removing ‘Mental Retardation’ From Law

By Michelle Diament
September 23, 2010

The House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill Wednesday evening paving the way for the term “mental retardation” to be replaced with “intellectual disability” in many areas of federal law.

The legislation known as Rosa’s Law now goes to President Barack Obama who White House officials say intends to sign the measure.

Under the bill, the terms “mental retardation” and “mentally retarded” would be stripped from federal health, education and labor policy. “Intellectual disability” and “individual with an intellectual disability” would be inserted in their place

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House to Vote On Replacing “Mental Retardation” with “Intellectual Disability”

By MICHELLE DIAMENT

September 21, 2010

The House of Representatives is expected to vote as early as Wednesday evening on a bill to replace the term “mental retardation” with “intellectual disability” in many areas of federal government.

The legislation known as Rosa’s Law was approved by the Senate in August. Under the bill, terminology would be altered in federal health, education and labor policy.

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http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2010/09/21/house-rosas-law/10299/