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Behavioral Interventions and Supports & Discipline Procedures for Students with Disabilities

Behavioral Supports and Interventions 

Promoting healthy and safe learning environments where students can receive the instruction and other supports they need to learn and achieve at high levels is one of the primary responsibilities of each school and is a priority of the New York State Education Department.  This list contains resources to support the use of positive behavioral supports and interventions and ensure students have access to safe and supportive environments conducive to learning.  Please check it periodically for updates.

New: Chapter 516 of the Laws of 2022 Relating to Same-Day Notification to a Parent or Person in Parental Relation of a Student with a Disability Where Certain Behavioral Interventions are Used

Functional Behavioral Assessments Policy Brief

Behavioral Intervention Plans Policy Brief

Section 200.22 Program standards for behavioral interventions

Discipline Procedures for Students with Disabilities

This list contains resources to support the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act and Part 201 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education’s discipline provisions for students with disabilities.

Part 201 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Discipline Provisions for Students with Disabilities

Resources from the U.S. Department of Education’s (USDE) Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)

Office of Special Education Programs 2022 Discipline-Behavior Guidance webpage -  Contains resources to support all stakeholders, including teachers, specialized instructional support personnel, administrators, local educational, State educational agencies, and families implement guidance released in July 2022 by the USDE’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services and Office of Civil Rights.