This bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to enhance safety and training requirements for child care providers, school personnel, and school security measures. Key provisions include the introduction of mandatory annual inservice training for child care providers, which is capped at four hours, and the requirement for each school district and nonpublic school to adopt and maintain a safety plan that includes various emergency drills and safety protocols. The bill also mandates that the state school security director provide leadership and support for both public and nonpublic schools, ensuring that safety and security plans are collected and assessed periodically.

Additionally, the bill revises training requirements for school resource officers and security guards, limiting initial training to no more than twelve hours while emphasizing evidence-based practices. It also establishes a framework for school transportation safety, requiring instruction in safe riding practices and emergency evacuation drills as part of the safety plan. The State Fire Marshal's responsibilities are expanded to include making recommendations for fire drills and safety standards for both public and nonpublic schools. Overall, the bill aims to harmonize and strengthen safety protocols across educational institutions in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 43-2606, 79-308, 79-609, 79-706, 79-2704, 81-527