Bill > HB4222

This bill amends Michigan's school safety regulations by modifying requirements for school emergency operations plans. The bill extends the timeline for developing and updating emergency operations plans to July 1, 2026, with subsequent updates required every three years (instead of biennially). The bill now includes nonpublic schools in these requirements, though they can choose to opt out. The emergency operations plan must cover various scenarios like school violence, threats, bomb threats, fires, weather emergencies, intruders, and parent-student reunification. New provisions include a requirement to create a school crisis team by July 1, 2026, consisting of school leadership, resource officers, safety personnel, and other appropriate staff. The bill also adds a new requirement to address temporary locking devices in the emergency plan. Schools must review their plans in conjunction with local law enforcement and provide notice to the state department within 30 days of plan updates or reviews. The emergency operations plans and related information remain confidential and exempt from public disclosure. These changes aim to enhance school safety preparedness and create more comprehensive emergency response protocols across different types of educational institutions in Michigan.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4222