Senate Bill 928 aims to expand the Office of School Safety within the Department of Justice to include technical colleges, enhancing campus safety measures. The bill mandates that each technical college develop a comprehensive campus safety plan that includes individualized safety plans for buildings, emergency procedures, and guidelines for addressing various threats. Additionally, the technical college district boards are responsible for determining training requirements related to these safety plans and must submit blueprints or interactive critical mapping data to local law enforcement and the Office of School Safety. The bill also stipulates that these safety plans must be reviewed and approved at least every three years and filed annually with the Office of School Safety.

The legislation amends existing statutes to reflect these changes, including the creation of new sections that outline the responsibilities of the Office of School Safety regarding technical colleges. It also modifies grant provisions to allow for funding aimed at improving safety in both schools and technical colleges. Notably, the bill includes provisions for training staff on campus safety and ensures that safety plans do not impose unnecessary barriers to reporting threats or emergencies. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance safety protocols and resources for technical colleges, aligning them with existing school safety measures.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 20.455(2)(im), 20.455