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Safety Law News for June 5, 2015

by Bernie James • June 5, 2015

In Colorado, the Governor signed into law the Claire Davis Safety Act. The new law makes public schools in Colorado legally liable for student safety. School districts have always been listed as government entities that can’t be sued for negligence. The new law eliminates this immunity. [Senate Bill 213].

In Massachusetts, H 447 has been introduced to the Joint Committee on Education. It requires educators to immediately notify public safety officials when they receive bomb threats.

In Florida, House Bill 41 has become law. It requires school boards, cities, and counties to work together to identify hazardous walking conditions for students on their way to school. The law creates a duty on local officials to correct the conditions.

In Oregon, the legislature unanimously passed and sent to the Governor legislation that requires that schools conduct instruction and drills on safety threats including lock-downs and lockouts. [HB 2661].

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Safety Law News for June 5, 2015

by Bernie James • June 5, 2015

In Colorado, the Governor signed into law the Claire Davis Safety Act. The new law makes public schools in Colorado legally liable for student safety. School districts have always been listed as government entities that can’t be sued for negligence. The new law eliminates this immunity. [Senate Bill 213].

In Massachusetts, H 447 has been introduced to the Joint Committee on Education. It requires educators to immediately notify public safety officials when they receive bomb threats.

In Florida, House Bill 41 has become law. It requires school boards, cities, and counties to work together to identify hazardous walking conditions for students on their way to school. The law creates a duty on local officials to correct the conditions.

In Oregon, the legislature unanimously passed and sent to the Governor legislation that requires that schools conduct instruction and drills on safety threats including lock-downs and lockouts. [HB 2661].

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Safety Law News for June 1, 2015

by Bernie James • June 1, 2015

In Brooklyn, New York, Councilmember David Greenfield and 20 of his council colleagues support a bill that would require the New York Police Department to put a school safety officer in any school that requests one, even private and religious schools.

In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a school safety book written by fifth-graders will be published in hardback for use in the school district. The book, “Stop! Look! Listen! How Do Elephants Stay Safe at School,” will help students learn to stop, look and listen in an emergency.

In Snohomish County, Washington, the Health District agency is releasing a survey on student attitudes on school safety. Most Snohomish County students feel safe in school, though bullying still an issue.

In Oklahoma, the legislature passed and sent to the Governor a law that is designed to protect students from abusive teachers who escape detection by switching schools when they get in trouble. Senate Bill 711 requires a school district to notify the state Board of Education when it decides to fire or retire a teacher for transgressions that could form the basis of a criminal charge.

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Safety Law News for June 1, 2015

by Bernie James • June 1, 2015

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<li><a href=”http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/headlines-breaking-stories/313989/nyc-elected-officials-community-leaders-and-students-hold-school-safety-rally.html” target=”_blank”>In Brooklyn, New York</a>, Councilmember David Greenfield and 20 of his council colleagues support a bill that would require the New York Police Department to <a href=”http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/2015/5/29/council-demands-nypd-safety-agents-non-public-schools” target=”_blank”>put a school safety officer in any school that requests one</a>, even <a href=”http://jpupdates.com/2015/05/27/at-city-hall-school-kids-councilmembers-rally-for-passage-of-greenfields-security-bill/”>private and religious</a> schools.</li>
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<li>In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a <a href=”http://www.dnj.com/story/news/education/2015/05/25/browns-chapel-students-pen-school-safety-book/27912301/” target=”_blank”>school safety book written by fifth-graders</a> will be published in hardback for use in the school district. The book, <a href=”http://www.rcschools.net/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=17584&linkid=nav-menu-original-4-2016″ target=”_blank”>“Stop! Look! Listen! How Do Elephants Stay Safe at School</a>,” will help students learn to stop, look and listen in an emergency.</li>
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<li>In Snohomish County, Washington, the Health District agency is <a href=”http://www.snohd.org/Records-Reports/Data-Reports” target=”_blank”>releasing a survey on student attitudes</a> on school safety. Most Snohomish County students feel safe in school, though <a href=”http://myedmondsnews.com/2015/05/survey-most-snohomish-county-students-feel-safe-in-school-though-bullying-still-an-issue/” target=”_blank”>bullying still an issue</a>.</li>
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<li>In Oklahoma, the legislature passed and sent to the Governor a law that is designed to <a href=”http://newsok.com/oklahoma-lawmakers-pass-student-safety-bill/article/5421693″ target=”_blank”>protect students from abusive teachers</a> who escape detection by switching schools when they get in trouble. <a href=”http://openstates.org/ok/bills/2015-2016/SB711/” target=”_blank”>Senate Bill 711</a> requires a school district to notify the state Board of Education when it decides to fire or retire a teacher for transgressions that could form the basis of a criminal charge.</li>
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Safety Law News for May 22, 2015

by Bernie James • May 22, 2015

In 2013-14, 70 percent of schools surveyed by the U.S. Department of Education reported drilling students on a written plan for school shootings. More schools reported training students for active shooter situations and using security cameras, electronic notification systems, and anonymous reporting tools.

In a rebuke to restorative justice policies, Madison, Wisconsin school officials are revising the district’s new student discipline policy after a survey indicated most teachers believe student behavior has not improved and learning in the classroom has been affected. One Madison middle school teacher says discipline policy problems forced her to resign.

In Florida, Miami-Dade school officials decline to provide records on school safety procedures after student survey suggests that safety policies are not enforced.

In Oklahoma, the governor has signed a new law that gives school boards the right to designate teachers and school staff to carry handguns on school premises, as long as they’ve undergone armed security guard or reserve peace officer training.

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Safety Law News for May 22, 2015

by Bernie James • May 22, 2015

In 2013-14, 70 percent of schools surveyed by the U.S. Department of Education reported drilling students on a written plan for school shootings. More schools reported training students for active shooter situations and using security cameras, electronic notification systems, and anonymous reporting tools.

In a rebuke to restorative justice policies, Madison, Wisconsin school officials are revising the district’s new student discipline policy after a survey indicated most teachers believe student behavior has not improved and learning in the classroom has been affected. One Madison middle school teacher says discipline policy problems forced her to resign.

In Florida, Miami-Dade school officials decline to provide records on school safety procedures after student survey suggests that safety policies are not enforced.

In Oklahoma, the governor has signed a new law that gives school boards the right to designate teachers and school staff to carry handguns on school premises, as long as they’ve undergone armed security guard or reserve peace officer training.