MS HB1187

Excludes students currently receiving special education services under an IEP (IDEA) or 504 Plan from being classified as "habitually disruptive"

Requires school districts to incorporate evidence-based practices and positive behavioral intervention supports into policies before any student can be deemed habitually disruptive

Mandates behavior modification plans be developed with input from parents, school counselors, teachers, and a psychologist or behavioral specialist, following formal behavioral assessments

Requires schools to initiate IDEA child find processes after a student's second disruptive behavior incident to evaluate whether the student has a disability requiring special education services

Students age 13 or older who fail to comply with behavior modification plans face possible expulsion or alternative school placement after a third disruptive incident, except those with IEPs or 504 Plans

Effective date: July 1, 2021