School behavior modification plans; revise definitions, standards and procedures concerning disability.

SB 2507 revises Mississippi's school discipline policies to better protect students with disabilities from being unfairly labeled "habitually disruptive." It requires schools to develop evidence-based behavior modification plans within two weeks of disruptive incidents, using positive interventions and input from a multidisciplinary team, before labeling a student as habitually disruptive. The bill prevents schools from considering a student habitually disruptive if they are already receiving special education services (IEP) or a 504 Plan, or if the school knew about a disability but hadn't evaluated the student. After a second disruptive incident, schools must conduct a psychological evaluation and consider special education eligibility, with students aged 13+ facing potential expulsion for non-compliance with a plan on a third incident (unless they have IEP/504 services). The bill aims to ensure appropriate support for students with disabilities rather than immediate disciplinary action.