This bill mandates that school districts ensure the safe operation of electrically operated partitions in classrooms and other facilities used by students. For partitions installed after the bill's effective date, the board of education must ensure that they are equipped with two key-operated, tamper-proof control stations that require simultaneous activation to operate, a device that can reverse the partition's motion at any point, and safety devices that stop the partition's movement when an object is detected in its path. For partitions installed before the effective date that do not meet these safety standards, the bill outlines specific operating procedures, including prohibiting operation when students are present and requiring that only trained individuals operate the partitions.

Additionally, the bill requires school districts to post conspicuous notices regarding the safe operation of the partitions, establish procedures for notifying staff about safe operation, and ensure that students are not allowed to operate the partitions. If partitions installed after the effective date comply with the safety features, students may be present during operation but must be supervised by trained staff. The bill also emphasizes the importance of maintaining safety features and equipment according to manufacturer instructions, and it requires annual reporting to the Commissioner of Education regarding any malfunctions that result in injuries.