Bill > S06537

This bill amends the New York state education law to decrease the frequency of lockdown drills in schools, requiring 10 drills per year (down from 12) with only 2 being lockdown drills (down from 4). It also requires schools to implement lockdown drills using a trauma-informed approach, including providing advance notice to parents, avoiding the use of props or simulations to mimic violence, and accommodating students who may need extra support during the drills. Additionally, the bill permits parents to opt their children out of these drills.