D.C. Code § 5-132.03b: Training for school security personnel.

(a)

For the school year beginning in 2020, DCPS may use the training curriculum adopted by MPD pursuant to § 5-132.03 to train its school security personnel.

(b)

By the start of the school year beginning in 2021, DCPS shall adopt a school security personnel training curriculum based on the positive youth development philosophy. The curriculum shall focus on training supervisory and on-site personnel to provide security services responsive and appropriate to the student, staff, and family populations at each school building. At a minimum, the curriculum shall include training in the following areas, developed with advice from appropriate other District agencies:

(1)

Child and adolescent development;

(2)

Effective communication skills;

(3)

Behavior management;

(4)

Conflict resolution, including restorative justice practices;

(5)

De-escalation techniques;

(6)

Behavioral health issues for youth and families;

(7)

Child sexual abuse and gender-based violence prevention, identification, and response;

(8)

Availability of social services for youth;

(9)

District of Columbia laws and regulations;

(10)

Constitutional standards for searches and seizures conducted by school security personnel on school grounds; and

(11)

Violence prevention, including gang and crew dynamics.