Iowa Admin. Code rr. 281-14.9

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, May 29, 2024
Rule 281-14.9 - Required parent/guardian notifications and responses
(1)General. If a classroom clear is used to prevent an imminent threat, the following notifications and actions shall occur:
a. The school principal will, by the end of the school day if possible, but at least within 24 hours after the incident, notify the parents/guardians of all students assigned to the classroom that it was cleared.
b. The notification will not identify, directly or indirectly, any students involved in the incident giving rise to the classroom clearance.
c. The principal will request that the parent/guardian of the student whose behavior caused the classroom clear meet with the principal, the classroom teacher, and other staff as appropriate.
(2)Students with disabilities. When a student with a disability whose behavior caused a classroom clear and has an individualized education program (IEP) or a behavioral intervention plan (BIP), the classroom teacher will call for and be included in a review and potential revision of the student's IEP or BIP by the student's IEP team. The AEA, in collaboration with the school district, may, when the parent or guardian meets with the IEP team during the review or reevaluation of the student's IEP, inform the parent or guardian of individual or family counseling services available in the area. The public agencies are to provide those services if those services are necessary for a free appropriate public education, pursuant to 281-subrule 41.320(7).
(3)Students without disabilities.
a. If a student does not have an IEP or a BIP, the meeting will include an intervention plan that reduces the likelihood of the recurrence of behaviors requiring a classroom clear.
b. If a student has a BIP but does not have an IEP, the classroom teacher will call for and be included in a review and potential revision of the student's behavioral intervention plan.
c. If the school suspects the student whose behavior resulted in a classroom clear might be eligible for a BIP, individual health plan (IHP), safety plan, or IEP, the public agencies shall promptly determine the child's eligibility in accordance with the procedures required for determining eligibility.
(4)Parent input. The team is to consider parent input in identifying supports to address behaviors that caused the classroom clear.
a. If the parent of a student with an IEP chooses not to participate in the meeting, the school will follow procedures to document efforts to invite the parent, as required by rule 281-41.322 (256B, 34CFR300 ), and inform the parent of proposed changes to the IEP or BIP, or both, pursuant to rule 281-41.503 (256B, 34CFR300 ).
b. If the parent of a student without an IEP chooses not to participate in the meeting, the school will continue to support the student's needs by planning and providing intervention for the student.
(5)Additional provisions. When calling for a meeting, the classroom teacher may be required to follow procedures established by the school district or AEA to request such a meeting. Any recommended change to a student's behavior intervention plan, individual health plan, safety plan, or educational placement is to be made in accordance with the procedures required for amending said plan or changing said placement.

Iowa Admin. Code rr. 281-14.9

Adopted by IAB June 30, 2021/Volume XLIII, Number 27, effective 8/4/2021
Adopted by IAB April 17, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 21, effective 5/22/2024