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Guidelines for School Behavioral Intervention Teams

This new law aims to enhance school safety by establishing guidelines for behavioral intervention teams. These teams will help identify students in need of support, while protecting their rights and privacy. The goal is to prevent issues and ensure appropriate assistance is provided.
Key points
Establishes best practices for behavioral intervention teams in elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions.
Teams will identify concerning behaviors, implement interventions, and manage risk, while protecting civil rights.
Guidelines include training on threat assessment, ensuring diverse expertise within teams, and safeguarding student privacy.
The Department of Health and Human Services will publish these guidelines and provide technical assistance to schools.
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Additional Information
Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021
Print number: HR 2877
Sponsor: Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]
Process start date: 2021-04-28
Voting date: 2021-05-13
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 142