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RS 390

Para ordenar a las comisiones de Educación, Arte y Cultura; y Seguridad Pública y Asuntos del Veterano del Senado de Puerto Rico a realizar una investigación exhaustiva sobre el establecimiento, implementación y manejo de los protocolos de seguridad por parte del Departamento de Educación de Puerto Rico en las escuelas públicas de la Isla, al amparo de la Ley Núm. 85-2018, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Reforma Educativa de Puerto Rico”.

2025-2028 Session

Senate committees must investigate Puerto Rico's public school security protocol establishment, implementation, and management under the 2018 Educational Reform Law.

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Bill Summary · RS 390

Legislative bill overview

Bill RS 390 directs two Puerto Rico Senate committees (Education, Arts and Culture; and Public Safety and Veterans Affairs) to conduct a comprehensive investigation into how the Department of Education has established, implemented, and managed security protocols in public schools under the 2018 Educational Reform Law. The bill seeks to examine compliance, effectiveness, and operational management of these safety measures across the island's public school system.

Why is this important

School security is a critical public safety concern affecting students, educators, and families. This investigation could identify gaps in security implementation, resource allocation problems, or inconsistent protocols across schools, potentially leading to policy improvements. The findings may inform future legislation and budget decisions regarding educational security infrastructure and practices.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and resources: Conducting an exhaustive investigation across all public schools requires significant time and budget; questions may arise about whether the committees have adequate resources and timeline
  • Political accountability: The investigation may implicate Department of Education leadership and previous administrations, creating potential resistance or disputes over findings and recommendations
  • Implementation gaps vs. funding constraints: Results may reveal whether security failures stem from poor protocol design/management or from insufficient government funding, leading to different policy conclusions and budget debates

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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