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This bill updates Maine state law regarding student codes of conduct to improve how schools handle potential behavioral threats. Specifically, the bill modifies an existing provision of educational law to shift from a reactive approach of removing disruptive or violent students to a more proactive approach of identifying, assessing, and intervening with students who may pose a risk of violence. The updated language requires schools to develop comprehensive policies and procedures for addressing potential threats within the school community, focusing on providing student supports, considering appropriate disciplinary actions, and making placement decisions when necessary. These procedures can include measures such as removing a student from a classroom or school bus if deemed appropriate. The changes reflect a modern, preventative approach to student behavioral management that emphasizes early intervention and support rather than solely punitive responses.

Education

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=21&snum=132