HB 4109
safety; school procedures; criminal classification
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Bill overview
This bill requires all school districts in Arizona to develop and implement a public safety policy outlining procedures for responding to incidents involving violence or threats of violence. It mandates that districts notify parents and school employees about such incidents, report them to law enforcement, and confiscate dangerous weapons. The bill also requires districts to post an annual public safety report detailing incidents and policy implementation, with potential penalties for non-compliance.
Key provisions
- Requires school districts to adopt a public safety policy with specific procedures.
- Mandates notification to parents and school employees about violent incidents.
- Requires immediate notification to law enforcement of violent incidents.
- Authorizes the confiscation of dangerous weapons by school officials.
- Requires annual public safety reports to be posted on school district websites.
- Establishes penalties for failing to comply with the policy or for retaliatory actions.
- Allows school districts to satisfy requirements through an emergency response plan.
- Defines ‘dangerous instrument’ and ‘deadly weapon’ for clarity.
Who is affected
- School districts
- Students
- Parents of students
- School employees
- Law enforcement agencies
Notable changes
- Creates a specific legal requirement for school districts to have a public safety policy.
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