Introduced
by
To require schools to perform two “lockdown drills” each year. Under current law, schools must conduct eight fire drills and two tornado drills each year. The bill would replace two of the fire drills with lockdown drills. Lockdown drills include establishing secure locations where students are confined, securing the premises, and other security measures as appropriate for emergencies such as the release of a hazardous material or the presence of an armed individual.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 95 to 8 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that requires one of the lockdown drills to take place during recess.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To require schools to perform two “lockdown drills” each year. Under current law, schools must conduct eight fire drills and two tornado drills each year. The bill would replace two of the fire drills with lockdown drills. Lockdown drills include establishing secure locations where students are confined, securing the premises, and other security measures as appropriate for emergencies such as the release of a hazardous material or the presence of an armed individual.
Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)
