SB 1153
Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to conduct safety assessments of all public schools in the state
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LR Number:
4076S.01I
Last Action:
3/26/2024 - SCS Voted Do Pass S Select Committee on Empowering Missouri Parents and Children Committee (4076S.02C)
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2024

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 1153 - This act requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to conduct safety assessments of all public schools in the state. The Department of Public Safety shall assist DESE in implementing the provisions of the act. The safety assessments shall include a consideration of each school's vulnerabilities to school shootings and intruders, with specific reference to the implementation of various safety procedures, policies, and tools specified in the act. Based upon the findings of the safety assessments, DESE shall provide each school a report that summarizes each school's safety vulnerabilities, along with recommendations for mitigating such vulnerabilities.

OLIVIA SHANNON

Amendments

No Amendments Found.