Safety Law News for April 19, 2018

  • In Ohio, school officials will have to notify parents of children who are absent-without-excuse within two hours of the start of each school day under Senate Bill 82.  The legislation is known as the Alianna Alert, was named in memory of 14-year-old Alianna Defreeze, who was abducted on the way to school in January 2017. Her parents were unaware that she had not made it to school until the end of the school day.

 

 

 

  • In Michigan, the Governor announced a set of new policies designed to improve school safety.  The proposal includes strengthening security systems, additional training, and improved resources to help staff identify and support students with emotional and behavioral needs.