The bill amends the "Student Safety Act" to enhance the reporting and response mechanisms for potential self-harm and criminal acts directed at school students and employees in Michigan. It mandates the establishment of a new program by the department, in collaboration with the departments of health and human services and education, to receive public reports on such incidents. This program will include a 24/7 hotline for reporting, which will replace any existing state-run school violence hotlines. The department is tasked with overseeing the program, ensuring effective local responses, and providing necessary training for personnel involved.

Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement for the department to notify nonpublic schools and local law enforcement within 24 hours of receiving a tip related to a nonpublic school or district. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidentiality for reports submitted to the hotline and mandates the development of a resource for community mental health services. The bill includes several insertions and deletions to update the language and structure of the existing law, ensuring that the program is comprehensive and responsive to the needs of schools and communities.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 752.913