Bill > AB1721

This bill requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction, in consultation with the state board (California State Board of Education), to establish a statewide stakeholder workgroup by July 1, 2027, to review existing comprehensive school safety plans. These plans are currently mandated for all schools and are designed to identify strategies for maintaining a high level of safety and addressing emergency procedures. The workgroup, composed of various individuals including school administrators, teachers, parents, students, law enforcement, fire agencies, and school nurses, will examine the goals, required elements, and development process of these plans. Their aim is to make recommendations for improving the structure, accessibility, and approval process of these plans, especially in light of new safety concerns like active shooters and natural disasters that have emerged since their initial adoption in 2002. The Superintendent will then submit a report of these recommendations to the Department of Finance and legislative committees by July 1, 2028, and the Department of Education is authorized to contract with outside entities to help implement these provisions.

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