This bill amends the existing law governing the construction and safety regulations of 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, mandating that these installations be completed within ten years. The bill also stipulates that the administrative authority of each school must coordinate with various state and local agencies to ensure the interoperability of these systems with public safety communications. Additionally, the bill establishes minimum signal strength requirements for these systems and outlines compliance with existing construction and fire codes.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the Bureau of Construction Codes to develop safety guidelines for lockdown procedures in schools during credible safety threats, in consultation with relevant safety and law enforcement agencies. These 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 guidelines must be publicly accessible and distributed to all school districts and law enforcement agencies in the state, with provisions for regular review and updates.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 388.851, 388.855