1. (1) An LEA shall implement positive behavior interventions, supports, and accountability practices as part of the LEA's continuum of behavior interventions strategies.

2. (2) LEA plans shall use:

   1. (i) written standards for student behavior expectations, including schoolwide and classroom management;

      1. (ii) effective instructional practices for teaching student expectations;
      2. (iii) systematic methods for reinforcing expected behaviors;
      3. (iv) uniform and equitable methods for correcting student behavior; and
      4. (v) procedures for re-teaching behavior expectations followed by effective, evidence-based interventions matched to student needs before suspension or court referral;
      5. (vi) procedures for referral for a student with a qualifying offense to alternative school-related interventions as described in Section 53G-8-211.
3. (3) An LEA shall provide an ongoing staff development program as described in Rule R277-608.

KEY: disciplinary actions, prohibited student behavior

Date of Last Change: March 10, 2026

Notice of Continuation: September 13, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53E-3-501(1)(b)(v); 53E-3-509; 53G-8-202; 53G-8-702; 53G-8-302