Public K-12 schools; mobile emergency rapid response systems required, State Superintendent of Education required to approve vendors, funding sources provided for
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Summary
The bill obligates every local school board and charter school governing body to give designated employees who interact with students a wearable or personal emergency rapid response device that instantly contacts public safety and provides exact location. The State Superintendent must compile a list of approved vendors, and schools may use several existing education funds to purchase the devices and provide training. The goal is to improve school safety by ensuring rapid emergency communication.
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