Bill
HB 4226
Overview: HB 4226, "Fire: other; number of school fire and security drills; modify", was referred to the Committee on Education on March 10, 2025. The bill amends Section 19 of the
Overview: HB 4226, "Fire: other; number of school fire and security drills; modify", was referred to the Committee on Education on March 10, 2025. The bill amends Section 19 of the Fire Prevention Code to modify the requirements for school fire and security drills.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to adjust the number of required fire and security drills for schools to better align with current safety practices and reduce disruption to the learning environment.
Key Provisions:
- Reduces the number of required fire drills from 6 per school year to 4 per school year
- Reduces the number of required security drills from 6 per school year to 2 per school year
- Maintains the requirement for at least 1 fire drill and 1 security drill to be held each school month
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would affect all public and private schools in the state, potentially reducing the overall number of disruptive drills while still ensuring adequate safety preparedness.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Committee on Education and is awaiting further consideration and potential advancement through the legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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