This bill aims to enhance public safety in schools by mandating the development of evidence-based school safety plans and establishing a School Safety Advisory Council. The School Safety Center will be responsible for creating a model school safety plan, reviewing local plans, and providing consulting services to schools. Each school board must adopt an evidence-based safety plan by May 1, 2028, and submit it for approval. If a school board fails to do so, they must notify the school community and adopt a plan developed in partnership with the School Safety Center by August 30, 2028. The bill also emphasizes the importance of creating a positive school climate and supporting student mental health within these plans.

Additionally, the bill establishes the School Safety Advisory Council, which will consist of various stakeholders, including students, survivors of violence, parents, and mental health professionals. This council will advise the School Safety Center on school safety needs and recommend improvements to existing safety approaches. The bill includes an appropriation from the general fund to support the School Safety Center's initiatives, including the development of the model safety plan and the creation of the advisory council. The effective date for the provisions related to school safety plans is the day following final enactment, while the advisory council's provisions will take effect on July 1, 2026.