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NY A01822
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Eachus
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AI Summary
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Requires public and private schools (excluding colleges/universities) to conduct active shooter drills as part of their annual emergency drill requirements
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Reclassifies the existing four lock-down drills as "emergency attack drills," splitting them into two lock-down drills and two active shooter drills per school year
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Maintains the existing requirement of twelve total drills per year, with eight evacuation drills and four emergency attack drills
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Allows school principals to request recommendations from New York State School Safety Improvement Teams on how to conduct lock-down and active shooter drills
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Establishes active shooter drills in public and private educational institutions.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026