Bill
A 1822
Overview: Bill Number: A 1822, Title: Establishes active shooter drills in educational institutions, Status: REFERRED TO EDUCATION, Introduced: January 09, 2024Purpose and Intent:
Overview: Bill Number: A 1822, Title: Establishes active shooter drills in educational institutions, Status: REFERRED TO EDUCATION, Introduced: January 09, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to enhance school safety and preparedness by mandating active shooter drills in all public and private educational institutions, from elementary schools to colleges.
Key Provisions:
- Requires all schools to conduct at least two active shooter drills per school year
- Drills must simulate an actual active shooter scenario and involve coordination with local law enforcement
- Schools must develop comprehensive emergency response plans and provide staff training
- The state education department will establish standardized drill protocols and guidelines
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Students, teachers, and school staff will be required to participate in the active shooter drills
- Local law enforcement agencies will need to collaborate with schools on drill planning and execution
- Schools will incur costs for training, equipment, and administrative overhead related to the drills
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Education Committee and is currently under review. If enacted, the active shooter drill requirement would take effect at the start of the next school year following the bill's passage.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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