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This bill establishes a comprehensive task force to study school safety in New York, comprised of 15 members (5 each appointed by the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker) with diverse professional backgrounds including teachers, mental health professionals, law enforcement officers, school administrators, and school safety agents. The task force will conduct an in-depth investigation into school violence, defined as any incident requiring law enforcement intervention, by examining its frequency, severity, and underlying causes such as school environment, home and community conditions, cyber abuse, psychological factors, and media influence. The group will also review current school safety measures in New York and compare them with strategies implemented in other states and countries. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the task force is required to submit a detailed report of their findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature. Members will serve voluntarily, receiving reimbursement only for actual expenses, and will have access to state agency resources to support their research. The bill emphasizes a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to understanding and addressing school safety challenges, with the ultimate goal of developing targeted interventions to prevent violence in educational settings.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1251