AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Summary
The bill requires public and private schools, certified educational institutions, colleges and universities in Rhode Island that have at least 20 combined staff and students to develop, submit, and annually update a comprehensive safety and emergency response plan. The plan must guarantee immediate, unobstructed entry for police and emergency medical personnel and be reviewed by local police chiefs or the state director of public safety. Non‑compliance triggers notification to the Department of Education.
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