MS SB2580

Establishes the "Trauma-Informed Discipline Practices Act" requiring public, charter, and nonpublic schools to implement trauma-informed discipline policies that balance accountability with understanding of traumatic behavior in students.

Directs the State Board of Education to promulgate minimum training standards within 180 days of July 1, 2020, covering identification of adverse childhood experiences, positive behavior supports, and adverse childhood experience assessments before long-term suspensions or expulsions.

Requires schools to conduct adverse childhood experience assessments before imposing suspensions of 10+ days, expulsions, or alternative school placement, with assessments administered only by Licensed Certified Social Workers, National Certified School Counselors, or Class AAA/AAAA psychologists.

Mandates each school district submit a state plan within 2 weeks of rule adoption and annually thereafter documenting trauma-informed education policies, training participation, number of trainings facilitated, and training dates and locations.

Takes effect July 1, 2020.