Bill > S07078

This bill amends the education law to enhance school safety measures. It requires that every school door have a locking device that can be quickly locked from either side, and encourages the use of advanced hardening options for windows and doors, such as ballistic classroom doors and shatter-proof safety film. It also mandates the installation of security cameras supported by artificial intelligence where appropriate. The bill further requires the installation of public bleeding control equipment in schools, and the development of evidence-based emergency response plans and training programs for school personnel. The bill also gives the commissioner of education the authority to withhold funding from school districts that fail to comply with these new safety requirements.