AL HB299

Schools with at least one employee may barricade or block doors for up to three minutes when an unplanned fire alarm is activated to allow designated officials to investigate for active shooters.

Schools must initiate normal evacuation and safety procedures after the three-minute investigation period expires unless an active shooter is verified to be present.

Schools may extend the three-minute delay if an active shooter has been verified to be present on school property.

Applies to all public and private K-12 schools, excluding home schools.

State Board of Education shall adopt rules for implementation, and local school boards must amend their emergency operations plans to comply with these requirements.