Bill > HB3166

This bill requires county boards of education in West Virginia to create comprehensive, standardized school safety mapping data with specific technical and content requirements. The mapping data must be compatible with public safety software platforms, printable, viewable in open-source formats, and oriented with a true north grid. Each map must include accurate floor plans, aerial imagery of the school campus, detailed site-specific labeling (such as room names, hallway designations, door locations, and critical utility controls), and be verified through an on-site walk-through. The mapping data will be provided at no cost to state emergency management agencies, local first responders (including police, fire, and EMS), and must be created and stored exclusively within the United States. School systems must consult and receive approval from their primary local law enforcement agency before procuring the mapping data, and each county board may receive up to $4,500 per school for this purpose. The bill sets an effective date of September 1, 2026, and exempts the mapping data from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, ensuring the security and controlled distribution of these detailed school safety resources.

Budget and Finance, Education

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