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PA HB2452
PA HB2452In safe schools, providing for school safety requirements; and, in terms and courses of study, further providing for fire and emergency evacuation drills.
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Introduced
05/30/2018
05/30/2018
In Committee
05/30/2018
05/30/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in safe schools, providing for school safety requirements; and, in terms and courses of study, further providing for fire and emergency evacuation drills.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to enhance school safety requirements. It mandates an annual safety assessment audit of each school entity's (school district, charter school, private school, etc.) safety plan by certified police officers. It requires each school entity to have a comprehensive safety plan and establish a threat assessment team to evaluate students who may pose a threat. The bill also increases the number of required school security drills from one to two per school year, replacing fire drills. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen school safety measures and emergency preparedness across Pennsylvania's educational institutions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (12)
Dan Miller (D)*,
Stephen Barrar (R),
Paul Costa (D),
Austin Davis (D),
Anthony DeLuca (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Brian Kirkland (D),
Joanna McClinton (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Thomas Murt (R),
James Roebuck (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 05/30/2018)
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