School Safety: Mandatory Emergency Response Plans and Timely Parental Notification of Threats.
This law requires public schools receiving federal funding to develop detailed emergency response procedures. The most significant change for citizens is the mandate for timely notification of parents and guardians regarding serious threats and emergencies, such as active shooters, bomb threats, or sexual assaults, occurring on school grounds or during school activities. This aims to enhance student safety and ensure parents receive critical information quickly.
Key points
Local school districts must implement comprehensive emergency response procedures covering all students and staff.
Parents must receive timely alerts about a defined list of threats, including weapons use, active shooter situations, fires, and serious sex offenses involving school personnel.
Procedures must be developed in consultation with public safety agencies and clearly define who is responsible for contacting emergency responders.
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