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PA HB708

PA HB708
In terms and courses of study, further providing for fire and emergency evacuation drills.


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Introduced
03/06/2019
In Committee
03/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, further providing for fire and emergency evacuation drills.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require schools to conduct both fire drills and school security drills on an alternating monthly basis. The bill specifies that school security drills may be conducted during school hours with students present, and that the chief school administrator must notify local law enforcement and emergency management agencies before conducting the security drill at least once per school year. Additionally, the chief school administrator must provide advance notice of the security drill to parents and legal guardians of students attending the school.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Referred to EDUCATION (on 03/06/2019)

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