Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires that teachers that prevent dangerous behavior are covered and protected by collective bargaining agreements.

Highlights:

• Specifies that educators must be covered by the collective bargaining agreement in order to be subjected to the disputed resolution (Sec. 1).

• Requires that upon a report from a teacher or administrator of a dangerous incident, the school administration shall review the report and develop an individual response plan (Sec. 1). 

• Requires that there is an incident report conducted by an administrator and public school employee (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that if the incident is factual, the school administration shall develop an individual response plan to stop further behavior, which may include but is not limited to (Sec.1):

• Suspension and expulsion of the student;

• Prioritizing counseling services for the student and/or educators;

• Providing positive behavioral support designed to better help the student and/or educators;

• Restorative practices and restorative interventions;

• Training for public school employees who interact with the student; and

• Adequate staffing to implement the plan. 

Full Bill Text

Full Bill Text