This bill mandates that school districts and nonpublic schools develop comprehensive emergency operations plans to ensure the continuity of essential functions during various emergencies, including fires, active shooters, natural disasters, and pandemics. The plans must be coordinated with state and local authorities and include essential components such as identification of functions and personnel, implementation procedures, delegation of authority, and protection of vital records. Additionally, the plans must be submitted for review to relevant state agencies within six months of the bill's enactment and updated every five years. Notably, these emergency operations plans will not be classified as government records, thus exempting them from public access.

Furthermore, the bill requires that students in grades K through 12 receive annual instruction related to the emergency operations plans, covering their roles and responsibilities during emergencies. It also mandates the incorporation of environmental and natural disaster education into the science, health, and social studies curricula, ensuring students are informed about potential disasters, school emergency policies, and disaster preparedness strategies. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance student safety and preparedness in the face of emergencies.