Utah Admin. Code R277-400-8 - Prevention and Intervention

(1)

(a) Each k-12 public school shall implement an evidence-based threat assessment that provides a process for multi-disciplinary teams to determine the severity of a threat and what course of action to take.

(b) Each k-12 public school shall utilize a multi-disciplinary team that may:

(i) review school safety related data;

(ii) consult on case-specific interventions and disciplinary actions;

(iii) use threat assessment outcomes to inform the disciplinary process;

(iv) involve parents in the intervention process; and

(v) suggest referrals to evidence-informed resources as appropriate.

(2) An LEA's multi-disciplinary team shall include a school administrator and other individuals as determined by the LEA to meet the school's needs, which may include:

(a) a school resource officer or local law enforcement officer;

(b) a mental health professional; and

(c) a classroom teacher.

(3) In developing student assistance programs, an LEA may coordinate with other agencies and the Superintendent.

(4) Each k-12 public school shall designate a school safety specialist who:

(a) is employed at the school;

(b) attends relevant school safety specialist training provided by the Superintendent; and

(c) supports the school administration with implementing school safety policy, initiatives, training, and programs.

(5) An LEA shall provide a school comprehensive violence prevention and intervention strategies as part of a school's regular curriculum including:

(a) resource lessons and materials on anger management;

(b) conflict resolution; and

(c) respect for diversity and other cultures.

(6) As part of a violence prevention and intervention strategy in Subsection (5), a school may provide age-appropriate instruction on firearm safety including appropriate steps to take if a student sees a firearm or facsimile in school.

(7) An LEA shall also develop or incorporate tiered student assistance programs to the extent resources permit.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R277-400-8

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2014-21, effective 10/9/2014 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-22, effective 10/16/2018 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-9, effective 4/8/2019 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-04, effective 1/22/2020 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/11/2023