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NY S09472
Bill
Status
6/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Addabbo
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AI Summary
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Schools must establish and maintain emergency evacuation plans specifically for children with disabilities, covering all school districts and the city school district of New York.
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Evacuation plans must include procedures for evacuating children with disabilities, a list of students needing evacuation assistance, and information on available evacuation devices or assistive technologies.
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Plans must be made available upon request to local law enforcement, fire safety personnel, employees, and parents.
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A copy of the plan must be kept in an easily accessible location for law enforcement, fire safety personnel, and school employees at all times.
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Daycare facilities licensed in the state must establish similar emergency evacuation plans for children with disabilities under the same requirements.
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All plans must be updated annually with notice provided to children, parents, and employees detailing the updates.
Legislative Description
Requires schools and daycare facilities to maintain evacuation plans for children with disabilities during a lockdown or emergency situation.
Last Action
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
6/1/2022