IC 20-26-5-46: Nonviolent crisis intervention training

Sec. 46. (a) Not later than January 1, 2026, each school corporation shall ensure at least one (1) employee in each school building that is used for classroom instruction:

(1) has obtained nonviolent crisis intervention training; and

(2) is present in the school building during the school year while school is in session.

(b) An employee described in subsection (a) shall be available:

(1) for de-escalation and to respond to instances where de-escalation is needed; and

(2) to respond to any use of:

(A) a chemical restraint (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-2);

(B) a mechanical restraint (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-4);

(C) physical restraint (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-5);

(D) seclusion (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-9); or

(E) time-out (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-10).