SF 2292

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to education; requiring schools to adopt,
implement, and regularly practice a uniform lock down
plan; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 121A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [121A.35] UNIFORM SCHOOL LOCK DOWN PLAN.
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new text begin (a) School districts, as part of a comprehensive school
safety plan, and in consultation with local law enforcement
officials, must adopt and implement a uniform, coordinated, and
consistent kindergarten through grade 12 lock down plan to
respond to serious or large-scale public safety threats in
school buildings and on school grounds. Districts must ensure
that school officials, in coordination with local law
enforcement officials and other emergency responders, conduct
regular lock down drills for school personnel and students.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner must develop and make available to
school districts upon request model planning and training
materials.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for the
2005-2006 school year and later.
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