1. (1) "Behavioral health support personnel" means an individual, who works under the direct supervision of qualifying personnel consistent with Subsection 53F-2-415(1)(a), and is trained by an LEA on a three-year cycle in:

   1. (a) trauma-informed practices;
   2. (b) the benefits of overcoming challenges during childhood, building protective factors, and providing positive childhood experiences;
   3. (c) crisis de-escalation, consistent with the Least Restrictive Behavioral Interventional manual, incorporated by reference in Section R277-609-3;
   4. (d) fundamentals of behavior;
   5. (e) data collection;
   6. (f) fundamentals of multi-tiered systems of support;
   7. (g) conflict management;

   8. (h) multi-disciplinary collaboration;

      1. (i) mental health literacy;
   9. (j) confidentiality; and
   10. (k) limitations of the role of behavioral health support personnel.

2. (2) "Licensed" means an individual who may lawfully practice in an area described in Section 53F-2-415:

   1. (a) under an interstate compact; or

   2. (b) as authorized by:

      1. (i) the Division of Occupational Professional Licensing;
      2. (ii) the Department of Health and Human Services; or
      3. (iii) the Board through an associate or professional license as described in Rule R277-306.
3. (3) "Plan" means a School-based Mental Health Qualifying Grant plan described in Section R277-622-3.
4. (4) "Qualifying personnel" means the same as the term is defined in Subsection 53F-2-415(1) including being licensed.
5. (5) "Regional Education Service Agency" or "RESA" means the same as the term is defined in Subsection 53G-4-410(1)(b).

6. (6) "Related services" means:

   1. (a) mental health or school nursing services provided by:

      1. (i) qualifying personnel within the scope of their practice;
      2. (ii) the local mental health authority; or
      3. (iii) or a private provider through a contract; or
   2. (b) training funded only through carry forward funds that is provided by qualifying personnel for school personnel.

7. (7) "Work under the direct supervision of qualifying personnel" means that:

   1. (a) all assignments and responsibilities of an employee are given by qualifying personnel who reviews the work for completeness and accuracy; and
   2. (b) the supervisor is responsible for actions taken and is available if needed.

KEY: mental health, programs, reporting

Date of Last Change: November 7, 2025

Notice of Continuation: January 13, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401; 53E-4-302(1)(a); 53F-2-415