The bill amends the existing law regarding the safety and construction regulations for public and private school buildings in Michigan. It introduces new provisions that require the installation of emergency responder radio coverage systems in school buildings that currently lack such systems. Specifically, the administrative authority of a school building must ensure that these systems are installed within ten years of the bill's enactment, coordinating with various state and local agencies to ensure interoperability with public safety communications. The bill also mandates that these systems meet specific signal strength requirements and comply with established construction and fire codes.

Additionally, the bill establishes a framework for creating safety guidelines for lockdown procedures during credible threats to school safety. The Bureau of Construction Codes is tasked with developing these guidelines within 90 days of the bill's enactment, in consultation with relevant safety and law enforcement agencies. The guidelines will address the impact of fire and building codes on lockdown procedures and include recommendations such as the removal of manual fire alarm boxes from school entrances. The Bureau is also responsible for making these guidelines publicly accessible and for reviewing and updating them as necessary.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 388.851, 388.855