Nonviolent crisis intervention training
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-46
in effectSec. 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.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/20Fetched: 10/17/2026