State Senator Brian Buchanan on a video conference.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA bill sponsored by State Senator Brian Buchanan that would protect children in schools passed the Senate 46-1 Monday with bipartisan support.<\/p>\n
House Bill 1285\u00a0would ensure parents can record a meeting related to their child’s individualized education plan (IEP).<\/p>\n
“Parents have a right to understand what is being discussed during IEP meetings related to their own child,” Buchanan said. “This bill adds protections to ensure parents can go back and listen to a meeting so they can make the best decision for their child and family.”<\/p>\n
The bill would also require at least one employee in each school building to have training in nonviolent crisis intervention and to be available to assist with de-escalation.<\/p>\n
HB 1285 would also guarantee that if a student leaves the school for any reason, the school may not dispose of the child’s belongings until a parent has a chance to collect those belongings.<\/p>\n
The bill now heads back to the House of Representatives for further consideration.<\/p>\n
Buchanan encourages residents of Senate District 7 to contact him with any questions or comments they may have. Buchanan can be reached by filling out a “Contact Me” form online atwww.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com\/Buchanan\u00a0or by phone at 800-382-9467.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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