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NY A01544

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jo Simon

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces required annual school drills from 12 to 10, with drills held between September 1 and December 31 decreased from 8 to 6
  • Cuts mandatory lock-down drills from 4 to 2 per school year while maintaining 8 evacuation drills
  • Requires parents and guardians receive notice at least 7 days in advance of when lock-down drills will occur
  • Prohibits use of props, actors, simulations, or other tactics intended to mimic actual incidents of violence during drills
  • Mandates schools adopt trauma-informed, developmentally and age-appropriate approaches to drill design, including accommodations for students who may need extra support
  • Takes effect July 1 following enactment

Legislative Description

Decreases the frequency of lock-down drills in schools; directs that such drills shall be implemented with a trauma-informed approach; permits parents to opt their children out of such drills.

Last Action

referred to education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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