Bill > LB670

This bill introduces comprehensive safety and training requirements for schools and child care programs in Nebraska. It mandates that each school district and nonpublic school develop and annually update a comprehensive safety plan that includes drills and instruction for fire safety, weather emergencies, vehicle safety, and other emergency preparedness measures. The bill limits annual in-service training requirements to no more than four hours for teachers, paraeducators, and home visitors, while allowing school boards discretion to require additional training. For child care providers, the legislation updates training requirements to include mandatory annual in-service training and specifies topics such as sudden unexpected infant death syndrome and child abuse prevention. The bill also expands the role of the state school security director to provide leadership, collect safety plans, conduct security assessments, and offer resources to both public and nonpublic schools. Additionally, it modifies requirements for school resource officers and security guards, mandating evidence-based training of up to twelve hours that covers topics like conflict de-escalation, cultural awareness, and understanding student behavior. The overall goal is to enhance school safety, improve emergency preparedness, and ensure consistent, high-quality training for educational professionals across the state.

Education

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