Introduced
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To revise the number and scheduling of required school safety drills, and establish reporting requirements, so that 10 drills would be required each year: five fire drills; two tornado drills; and three school "lockdown" drills. This would mean one fewer fire drill and one additional lockdown drill. Also, schools would have to post documentation of completed school safety drills on their websites within five business days.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To replace the mandate that schools provide county emergency services coordinators with a list of their drill days with a requirement that schools "adopt a policy" on required drills and "collaborate" with the county coordinator.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 82 to 26 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To exempt schools from sanctions if they don't hold a scheduled drill for reasons beyond their control.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)
To revise the number and scheduling of required school safety drills, and establish reporting requirements, so that 8 drills would be required each year: five fire drills; and three school "lockdown" drills. This would mean one fewer fire drill and one additional lockdown drill. Also, schools would have to post documentation of completed school safety drills on their websites within 30 days.
Passed in the House 81 to 27 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
