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The U.S. Department of State is requesting public comments on proposed changes and clarifications to rules governing secondary school exchange programs.  These changes would apply only to foreign students visiting this country.  We believe they serve the best interests of students and host families alike.  We also believe the State Department should move quickly to initiate similar and even stronger protections for U.S. students and young people participating in 'ambassador' and other similar programs abroad.  Please use these links to read the proposed changes and submit your own comments by the end of the day on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.

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There are many ways you can step up to support the Traveling Youth's Standards of Safety bill (TY's S.O.S.) and help ensure the safety of students traveling abroad:

 
 
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Learn more about Tyler Hill’s tragic story and the Traveling Youth's Standards of Safety bill.
 

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Tyler’s Story in the News

  • Kansas City Star, Mike Hendricks
    A Fear for Parents
  • KARE 11, John Croman
    Settlement reached in teen traveler wrongful death lawsuit
  • WCCO, Esme Murphy
    Settlement Reached in Death of Student on Trip
  • KSTP, Becky Nahm
    Family of Mound Teen Who Died in Japan Wants New Laws
  • FOX9 News, Maury Glover
    Settlement in Minn Teen's Death in Japan
  • Consumer Affairs, Lisa McCormick
    People To People Leaders Allegedly Drank Beer

  • CBS Denver, Son’s Death on People to People Trip
  • WCCO-TV - Minneapolis, MN 
    Parents of Dead Student Sue People to People
  • KARE-TV SUNRISE - Minneapolis, MN:
    Lobbying for Safety Standards
  • Laker Pioneer
    Teen’s Mother Taking Her Reform Efforts to State’s Federal Lawmakers
  • Laker Pioneer
    Push for Federal Laws on Student Travel Will Get Backing in D.C.
  • News Observer
    Student finds that 'honor' is pricey
  • WCCO.COM
    Family Fights In Court To Keep Son Story Online
  • KREM-TV, CBS, Spokane, Washington
    People to People Facing New Lawsuit
 

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