Autistic and children with development disabilities; require school district to develop safety plan to prevent elopement from school campuses.

Summary

The bill requires every public school to form a School Staff Assistance for Emergencies (SAFE) team and to develop a comprehensive plan to prevent and respond to elopement by students with autism or intellectual disabilities. Schools must notify parents immediately, coordinate on‑campus searches, limit emergency‑service calls, and provide individualized quick‑reference guides. The plan is to be submitted annually to the local school board, with the state board authorized to issue implementing rules.

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