This bill aims to enhance school safety by mandating the establishment of multidisciplinary threat assessment teams and facilitating information sharing among various governmental entities. It defines "covered entities" to include nonpublic schools, charter schools, innovation zone schools, the judicial branch, criminal or juvenile justice agencies, political subdivisions, state agencies, and service providers that contract with these entities. The bill allows these covered entities to share necessary records or information regarding students in kindergarten through grade 12 who may be experiencing emotional disturbances or pose a significant threat to health and safety, thereby ensuring access to appropriate services and enhancing overall safety.

Additionally, the bill requires school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to create multidisciplinary threat assessment teams that will assess and intervene when a student exhibits threatening behavior. The teams can consist of local law enforcement, juvenile court representatives, mental health professionals, social services representatives, and school officials. The bill also allows for collaboration between different schools to form joint threat assessment teams and provides immunity from civil liability for individuals who report or investigate potential threats in good faith. This comprehensive approach aims to improve the safety and well-being of students and staff in educational settings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22.7, 29D.1