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Tier 3-Model Behavior Tier 3-Misbehavior Responses Plus Tier 1 and 2
Responses

● Accept responsibility for their own actions ● Individualized Behavior Intervention Plan
● Respect the quality of life ● Parent Involvement
● Show pride in their school and community ● De-escalation
● Use adaptive skills for solving problems ● Interagency Support
● Always maintain their self-control ● Detention
● Seek assistance from trusted adults to solve ● Referral System
problems or report incidents of concerns ● In School/Out of School Suspension
● Report any acts of aggression or violence to a
staff member or law enforcement officer
● Cooperate with school officials to create a
positive learning environment
● Participate in investigations conducted by school
staff or law enforcement agencies

Suspension of IDEA-eligible students shall follow the provisions of their Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and applicable
laws. Suspension of students determined as disabled under Section 504, shall follow the Section 504 Accommodations
Plan and applicable laws.

Zero Tolerance for Crime and Victimization
Florida Statute § 1006.13 requires school districts to adopt zero tolerance policies.

Zero Tolerance - The Zero-Tolerance Policy requires students found to have committed one of the following offenses to
be expelled, with or without continuing educational services, from the student’s regular school for a period of not less
than 1 full calendar year from the date of the incident, and to be referred to the criminal justice or juvenile justice system.

1. Bringing a firearm, knife, taser, or weapon, as defined in F.S. chapter 790, to school, to any school function,
or onto any school-sponsored transportation or possessing a firearm at school. Please refer to the F.S. and
the Student Code of Conduct for the definition of a weapon.
2. Making a bomb threat, post/transmit of a threat of a mass shooting, or terrorism or issuing a false report, as
defined by F.S. §§ 790.162 and 790.163, respectively, involving school or school personnel's property, school
transportation, or a school-sponsored activity. This includes threats made via social media posts, group chats,
text messages and other communications that are sent to others regardless of the intent of the sender.

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