SB 5979 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

     Declares that a consistent comprehensive approach to school safety includes comprehensive safe school plan and implementation  of the plan.  Each school district shall direct schools in its district to develop a comprehensive safe schools plan.

     Requires the plan to cover prevention, intervention, all hazards and crisis response, and postcrisis recovery.  Staff, students, parents, the community, law enforcement, and emergency preparedness shall be involved in the development and implementation of the plan.

     Directs the office of the superintendent of public instruction to contract with an independent vendor to establish the school safety hotline.

     Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.