MI SR0074

Encourages Michigan K-12 schools to comply with state fire prevention code requiring a minimum of two lockdown drills per year for all grades kindergarten through 12.

References 2006 legislation that established the mandatory two lockdown drills per year requirement for school safety preparedness.

Cites that 53 of 59 mass shootings in the United States since 1996 occurred on school grounds, resulting in 215 deaths and 241 injuries.

Recommends school boards and administrators continuously review lockdown and school safety technology and consult with local emergency management coordinators and first responders to strengthen safety plans.

Directs copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Association of School Boards and the Michigan Association of School Administrators.