public schools; interoperable communications; requirements
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- Passed House
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Overview
This bill requires Arizona public schools, including charter schools, to establish and maintain interoperable communications systems with local law enforcement. Schools must have mechanisms for real-time emergency notifications, secure map and floor plan sharing, and direct communication with law enforcement. The Department of Education will create guidelines and produce an annual report on school district readiness. Local law enforcement agencies are encouraged to offer funding to schools for these systems, prioritizing those with available resources.
Key provisions
- Schools must implement systems for real-time emergency notifications to law enforcement.
- Schools must provide current campus maps and floor plans to law enforcement agencies.
- Schools must establish direct communication channels with local law enforcement during emergencies.
- School districts must submit annual affidavits confirming system maintenance and testing.
- The Department of Education will develop guidelines for interoperable communications.
- Local law enforcement agencies are encouraged to provide funding for these systems.
- Law enforcement agencies must notify schools of funding opportunities.
- Law enforcement agencies will prioritize schools for funding based on availability.
Who is affected
- Public schools
- Charter schools
- Local law enforcement agencies
- School districts
- Department of Education
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