The bill amends the "Student Safety Act" to enhance the reporting and response mechanisms for potential self-harm and criminal acts directed at students and school employees. It mandates the establishment of a hotline that operates 24/7 for receiving reports of such incidents, with the department responsible for overseeing the program and ensuring effective communication with local law enforcement and school officials. The bill also emphasizes the need for training program personnel in crisis management and mental health resources.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions requiring the department to notify identified schools and local law enforcement within 24 hours of receiving a tip related to potential threats. It also updates the reporting structure, ensuring that information submitted to the hotline is treated as a report to law enforcement and maintained for at least one year. The amendments include a requirement for schools to provide current emergency contact information to facilitate timely communication regarding threats, thereby improving the overall safety and response framework within educational institutions.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 752.913
Substitute (H-2): 752.913
House Introduced Bill: 752.913
As Passed by the House: 752.913