Bill > HB1946

This bill modifies provisions governing school safety. Key provisions include: 1. Requiring school districts and charter schools to adopt comprehensive emergency operations plans that address school safety, crises, and emergency operations; collaborate with local law enforcement and emergency services; and consider supporting mental health needs. 2. Establishing the "Stop the Bleed Act," which requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a traumatic blood loss protocol for school personnel, including placing bleeding control kits in schools and providing annual training on their use. 3. Requiring school districts and charter schools to equip interior doors with anti-intruder locks and exterior doors/entryways with bullet-resistant window film, subject to state funding. 4. Modifying requirements for enrollment of students, including timely notification to schools of certain criminal charges against students and access to student records. 5. Expanding requirements for school personnel training on how to respond to active shooter and intruder situations, including mandatory annual drills and exercises. The bill aims to enhance school safety and emergency preparedness through a variety of measures, with some provisions contingent on state funding.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1946&year=2024&code=R