Indiana Code
Chapter 5. Licenses
20-28-5-26. Training on Trauma Response

Sec. 26. (a) A teacher preparation program shall include content within the curriculum that:
(1) prepares teacher candidates to use evidence based trauma informed classroom instruction, including instruction in evidence based social emotional learning classroom practices that are conducive to supporting students who have experienced trauma that may interfere with a student's academic functioning; and
(2) provides information on applicable Indiana laws regarding other instructional requirements and applicable Indiana laws relating to the instruction and recognition described in subdivision (1), including the following:
(A) IC 20-30-5-5.
(B) IC 20-30-5-6.
(C) IC 20-30-5-13.
(D) IC 20-30-5-17.
(E) IC 20-34-3-21.
(F) IC 20-34-9.
(b) The teacher preparation program shall consider using curricula that includes:
(1) training on evidence based social emotional learning classroom practices that are consistent with the state's social emotional learning competencies established by the department;
(2) training on recognizing possible signs of social, emotional, and behavioral reactions to trauma;
(3) training on the potential impacts of trauma;
(4) strategies for recognizing the signs and symptoms of trauma;
(5) practical recommendations for running a trauma informed classroom; and
(6) approaches for avoiding revictimization in schools.
As added by P.L.124-2020, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.96-2021, SEC.4.

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