The Safe Passage Training and School Engagement Amendment Act of 2025 amends section 3023 of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Establishment Act of 2011. The bill mandates that personnel hired by organizations receiving grants for Safe Passage must hold bi-annual meetings with school administrators whose routes are served by Safe Passage Ambassadors. Additionally, it clarifies the training requirements for these personnel, specifying that they must undergo various trainings developed in consultation with the Office of the State Superintendent for Education and school administrators.
The new training requirements include quarterly bystander intervention training, annual cultural competency training, annual training on mental health and special needs, and annual training on recognizing signs of abuse and violence. These measures aim to enhance the effectiveness of Safe Passage personnel in supporting students and ensuring their safety while commuting to and from school. The act will take effect once its fiscal impact is included in an approved budget and financial plan.