R277-609-6. Implementation

  (1) An LEA shall implement strategies and policies consistent with the LEA's plan required in Section R277-609-4.

  (2) An LEA shall develop, use and monitor a continuum of intervention strategies to assist students, including students whose behavior in school falls repeatedly short of reasonable expectations, by teaching student behavior expectations, reinforcing student behavior expectations, re-teaching behavior expectations, followed by effective, evidence-based interventions matched to student needs prior to administrative referral.

  (3) An LEA shall implement positive behavior interventions and supports as part of the LEA's continuum of behavior interventions strategies.

  (4) Nothing in state law or this rule restricts an LEA from implementing policies to allow for suspension of students of any age consistent with due process requirements and consistent with all requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004.