ME LD1097

School administrative units must provide at least 4 hours of de-escalation and behavior intervention training to all administrators, teachers, and education technicians beginning in the 2026-2027 school year and every 3 years thereafter

Training topics include positive behavior interventions, de-escalation methods, standards for restraint and seclusion procedures, obtaining emergency medical assistance, and monitoring children's physical signs of distress

New school administrators, teachers, and education technicians must receive training within 60 days of hiring, starting in the 2027-2028 school year

Department of Education must maintain a list of approved trainings and experts available to help school districts provide the required training

Department of Education must convene educators and experts to develop best practices for the trainings and distribute them to all school administrative units by September 1, 2026