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DE HB347

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Earl Jaques

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all new school construction and major renovations to include bulletproof glass in vestibules, lobbies, offices, and classroom interior windows/doors.

  • Mandates classroom doors that can be locked from both sides with a key in new construction and major renovations.

  • Requires bullet-resistant whiteboards in each classroom and installation of an intruder alert system compatible with fire alarms and activated from the office.

  • Requires the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to review all new public school construction for compliance with these security requirements and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) practices.

  • Adds school security review responsibilities to the Facilities Management Section of the Office of Management and Budget for all new construction plans.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Titles 14 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Safety.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

6/25/2014

Committee Referrals

Education6/19/2014
Education5/15/2014

Full Bill Text

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