HB1793

House Bill 1793 proposes revisions to Arkansas state law regarding the implementation of positive behavioral support systems and student disciplinary interventions in public schools. The bill emphasizes the responsibility of school districts to maintain safe environments for students and staff while minimizing the use of physical, chemical, or mechanical restraints. It mandates that schools adopt evidence-based behavioral intervention policies and provide appropriate training to personnel in conflict de-escalation and positive behavioral support. The legislation replaces specific definitions of positive behavioral support with a broader framework focused on a multi-tiered system of supports. It also requires the establishment of problem-solving teams to address students exhibiting behavioral difficulties and amends post-incident debriefing procedures. Ultimately, the bill seeks to standardize how schools prevent and manage crisis situations by prioritizing preventative strategies over disciplinary punishment.