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This bill revises the definition of "habitually disruptive" behavior for students in Mississippi schools, particularly concerning students with disabilities. It clarifies that a student cannot be considered habitually disruptive until evidence-based practices and positive behavioral intervention supports are incorporated into school policies, and a behavior modification plan is developed. Crucially, students receiving special education services under an Individualized Education Program (IEP) through the federal Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) or under a 504 Plan, as defined by the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, will not be considered habitually disruptive. The bill also mandates that behavior modification plans be developed with input from a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET), which includes parents, teachers, and specialists, and requires a thorough assessment of the behavior's causes before interventions are designed. If a student not covered by special education services is deemed habitually disruptive after a third incident, they may face expulsion or alternative schooling, but a psychological evaluation must be conducted after the second incident, and the school district must consider if the student qualifies for special education services under IDEA or a 504 Plan.

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