Education: safety; behavioral threat assessment and management program; require department to create and implement. Amends title of 2018 PA 548 (MCL 28.801 - 28.809) & adds sec. 4. TIE BAR WITH: SB 471'25
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Overview
This bill requires the Michigan Department of Education to create and implement a statewide Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Program. The program aims to identify, assess, manage, and monitor potential threats to schools, focusing on prevention and intervention efforts. It will utilize a secure data portal, case management system, and standardized risk assessment models, and requires ongoing training and reporting to ensure effective implementation and data collection.
Key provisions
- The Department of Education must create and implement a statewide Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Program.
- The program must include a secure data portal to consolidate threat assessment information.
- The program must utilize a case management system compliant with state procurement laws.
- The program must establish student risk levels based on approved models.
- The program must incorporate best practices for threat assessment, including guidelines from various organizations.
- The program must provide quarterly program access reviews and audits.
- The department must provide role-based training to relevant personnel annually.
- The department must submit an annual report to the legislature on program activities.
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- School districts
- Intermediate school districts
- Public school academies
- Nonpublic schools
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