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House Bill 0448, which Glynn first introduced last year, would require all teachers to receive specialized training in de-escalation and conflict resolution for special education students. “And so what this bill does is give them those few things or few tools they need to ensure that they are ready and able to handle that child, so that it doesn’t create a harmful situation for the child,” says Rep. Glynn. Glynn says that while every teacher currently gets general training, they lack focused instruction for students with special needs. He’s proposing three to four classes that cover those crucial first moments with a child, when the right approach can prevent harm. “When you think about a child who has special needs, it is that first initial contact and what we do in that first moment that really can determine how that situation turns out. So yes, by giving the teachers that tool, I think we can alleviate incidents where teachers are unfortunately in situations that they’re not equipped for.”