HB1062

The Teacher and Student Protection Act of 2025 seeks to improve school safety by establishing new procedures for handling students who exhibit violent or abusive behavior toward teachers or other students. It mandates that a student removed for such behavior cannot be placed back in the same class as the victimized teacher or student if the student returns to general placement. The bill requires a multi-stakeholder conference, including the teacher and the student's parents, to address the underlying causes of the behavior. It also provides for a behavioral threat assessment when such incidents occur. If a student is removed for violent or abusive behavior three or more times in a single school year, they must be placed in an interim learning environment for the remainder of the year or handled according to district policy. The bill explicitly defines violent or abusive behavior, including threats, physical abuse, and throwing items that pose a risk of harm. It includes provisions to ensure compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.