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This bill requires public schools to create and maintain detailed school maps as part of their safe school plans, which are comprehensive strategies to ensure student safety. These maps must be digital, compatible with emergency responder software without additional cost to them, and include features like true north orientation, coordinates, accurate floor plans verified by on-site visits, and site-specific labels for important features such as rooms, access points, evacuation routes, and critical infrastructure. The bill also clarifies that this mapping data is considered sensitive security information and is therefore exempt from public disclosure under the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56.420), meaning it cannot be accessed by the public. This initiative aims to improve emergency response by providing first responders with accurate, up-to-date information about school layouts and potential hazards, building upon previous efforts to standardize school safety planning and mapping that faced challenges with funding and data consistency.

Education

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6042&Year=2025&Initiative=false