Bill > S0138

This bill amends Vermont's laws related to school safety. It requires all schools to conduct options-based response drills, such as fire drills, twice a year and develop comprehensive emergency operations plans. The bill also mandates that schools adopt access control and visitor management policies, and establish behavioral threat assessment teams to identify and respond to potential threats. The bill includes provisions to ensure the proper implementation and oversight of these new requirements, including reporting, training, and guidance from state agencies. Additionally, the bill creates a working group to study and make recommendations on addressing harassment and discrimination experienced by students in Vermont schools.