STUDY/SILENT ALARMS IN SCHOOLS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 666 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 9, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO STUDY THE USE OF CERTAIN SAFETY MEASURES IN SCHOOLS, INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF SILENT, PANIC ALARM SYSTEMS FOR USE IN LIFE-THREATENING AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
Intro. by Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

Status: Ref To Com On Education (House Action) (Apr 10 2013)

Bill History:

H 666

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 10 2013 - View Summary

    Directs the Department of Public Instruction (Department) to study and develop recommendations on whether the use of safety measures, including silent and panic alarm systems, are necessary in the schools of North Carolina and would increase the safety of students.

    The Department should consider (1) the feasibility and cost of installing silent, panic alarm systems or other safety monitoring equipment in each school, (2) the development of standardized training for school personnel and safety protocols for implementation throughout the state, (3) collaboration with local law enforcement agencies and other appropriate state agencies to ensure the effectiveness of safety measures, and (4) the effectiveness and costs of programs in other states that employ a variety of safety measures in schools, including states that provide for the  installation of silent panic alarm systems, when developing their recommendations.

    The Department will report its findings and recommendations to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee on or before January 1, 2014.

     


  • Summary date: Apr 9 2013 - View Summary

    To be summarized at a later date.