MTSS is depicted as a threetiered framework that uses more intense activities, interventions, and instructional approaches matched to student needs.

"Positive behavior intervention and support" means a systematic approach that:

(1) uses evidence based practices and data driven decision making to improve school climate and culture; and

(2) includes a range of systematic and individualized strategies to reinforce desired behavior and diminish reoccurrence of problem behavior;

to achieve improved academic and social outcomes and increase learning for all students.

A school shall use prevention, positive behavior intervention and support, and conflict deescalation strategies to eliminate or minimize the need for the use of any of the following:

(1) Seclusion.

(2) Chemical restraint.

(3) Mechanical restraint.

(4) Physical restraint.

As used in this chapter, “positive behavior intervention and support” means a systematic approach that:

• (1) uses evidence based practices and data driven decision making to improve school climate and culture; and
• (2) includes a range of systematic and individualized strategies to reinforce desired behavior and diminish reoccurrence of problem behavior; to achieve improved academic and social outcomes and increase learning for all students.

(a) The Indiana safe schools fund is established to do the following:

• (1) Promote school safety through the:
• (A) use of dogs trained to detect drugs and illegal substances; and
• (B) purchase of other equipment and materials used to enhance the safety of schools.
• (2) Combat truancy.
• (3) Provide matching grants to schools for school safe haven programs.
• (4) Provide grants for school safety and safety plans. However, a grant from the fund may not be used to employ a school resource officer (as defined in IC 20-26-18.2-1) or a law enforcement officer (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-185).
• (5) Provide educational outreach and training to school personnel concerning:
• (A) the identification of;
• (B) the prevention of; and
• (C) intervention in; bullying.
• (6) Provide educational outreach to school personnel and training to school safety specialists and school resource officers concerning:
• (A) the identification of;
• (B) the prevention of; and
• (C) intervention in; criminal organization activities.
• (7) Provide grants for school wide programs to improve school climate and professional development and training for school personnel concerning:
• (A) alternatives to suspension and expulsion; and
• (B) evidence based practices that contribute to a positive school environment, including classroom management skills, positive behavioral intervention and support, restorative practices, and social emotional learning.