The bill mandates that each school district board of trustees in Wyoming adopt safety and security policies, including threat assessment procedures, by the 2026-2027 school year. It requires that all door securement devices used in public school buildings be sourced from a list of approved devices provided by the state fire marshal. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the superintendent of each school district is responsible for implementing these policies. Importantly, the safety and security policies, along with their drafts, are designated as confidential and not subject to public inspection under the Public Records Act, allowing discussions to occur in executive sessions.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws to include the requirement for school boards to adopt these safety policies and outlines the duties of the state fire marshal to provide a list of approved door securement devices by July 1, 2025. The state fire marshal is also authorized to update this list annually. The act is set to take effect immediately upon the completion of all necessary legislative processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-3-110, 35-9-107
Engrossed: 21-3-110, 35-9-107