An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, further providing for school safety and security coordinator.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Public School Code to establish a School Safety and Security Coordinator. The coordinator is tasked with reviewing school safety policies and procedures, and specifically considering the implementation of panic alarm systems within schools. These systems would utilize devices like panic buttons to signal emergencies to law enforcement.
Key provisions
- Designates a School Safety and Security Coordinator.
- Requires the coordinator to review school safety and security policies.
- Specifies that panic alarm systems are to be considered as part of the review.
- Defines a ‘panic alarm system’ as a silent security system signal generated by manual device activation.
- Lists examples of devices that can constitute a panic alarm system (wired, wireless, mobile applications).
- Outlines the system's intended use: signaling life-threatening or emergency situations.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Public Schools
- School Administrators
- School Boards
- Pennsylvania State Police
- Local Law Enforcement
Notable changes
- Introduces the role of a School Safety and Security Coordinator.
- Mandates consideration of panic alarm systems as part of school safety reviews.
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- Pn 0644 Html
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Jose Giral
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