FL H1355

Physical active shooter and hostage drills in Florida public schools (K-12) must be conducted at least 4 but no more than 6 times per school year, replacing the previous requirement to match other emergency drill frequencies

Drills may include non-physical options such as video trainings and reading materials, which must be developmentally and age-appropriate

Drill procedures must be developed in consultation with at least one mental health professional and align with National Association of School Psychologists best practices

District school boards must notify parents before active shooter drills occur and allow parents to excuse their children from physical drills exceeding the 4-drill minimum

Students excused from physical drills may elect to remain on school premises during the drill while still being excused from participation

Effective date: July 1, 2020