Sec. 46. (a) Not later than January 1, 2026, each school corporation shall ensure at least one (1) employee in each school building that is used for classroom instruction: (1) has obtained nonviolent crisis intervention training; and (2) is present in the school building during the school year while school is in session. (b) An employee described in subsection (a) shall be available: (1) for de-escalation and to respond to instances where de-escalation is needed; and (2) to respond to any use of:
(A) a chemical restraint (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-2); (B) a mechanical restraint (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-4); (C) physical restraint (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-5); (D) seclusion (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-9); or (E) time-out (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-10). As added by P.L.165-2025, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.74-2026, SEC.66.