The bill SB1315 amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 15-341 to require that emergency response plans developed by school district governing boards include specific provisions for communicating with and assisting students with disabilities. This addition emphasizes the need for schools and emergency responders to consider the unique needs of these students during emergencies.

Currently, the law mandates that school districts develop emergency response plans in collaboration with local law enforcement and emergency response agencies, but it does not explicitly address the communication and assistance needs of students with disabilities. The new bill language fills this gap by ensuring that such considerations are formally included in the emergency response planning process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-341
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-341
Chaptered Version: 15-341