The bill amends the Fire Prevention Code to enhance safety protocols in schools, specifically regarding fire and tornado drills. It mandates that all schools, including state-supported institutions, conduct monthly fire drills and maintain records of these drills. The number of required fire drills has been adjusted, reducing the minimum from eight to four for the school year, with specific requirements for timing and spacing of these drills. Additionally, schools must conduct a minimum of two tornado safety drills each year, with at least one occurring in March. The bill also introduces new requirements for security drills, specifying that schools must conduct four drills where occupants are restricted to the building's interior, with at least one drill occurring during a time when students are gathered outside of classrooms.

Furthermore, the bill requires schools to document completed safety drills and post this information on their websites within 30 school days, ensuring transparency and accountability. It also stipulates that schools must provide a list of scheduled drill days to the county emergency management coordinator by September 15 each year. The bill emphasizes the importance of a cardiac emergency response plan, which must be adopted by schools operating grades K to 12 by the 2025-2026 school year, detailing procedures for using automated external defibrillators and activating a cardiac emergency response team. Overall, the amendments aim to improve safety measures and preparedness in Michigan schools.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 29.19
House Introduced Bill: 29.19
As Passed by the House: 29.19