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NY A02494
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Scott Bendett
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AI Summary
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Establishes a certification program for school safety specialists administered by the Division of Criminal Justice Services
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Requires training to cover prevention, preparedness, and response to school safety incidents, including threat assessment, emergency planning, mental health mediation, drug prevention, cyberbullying, suicide prevention, and gang resistance
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Authorizes public and nonpublic schools to employ certified school safety specialists to improve safety and security on school grounds, with no limit on the number a district may hire
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Permits school safety specialists to propose and enforce safety policies, serve as liaisons with law enforcement and health agencies, develop emergency response strategies, assist with safety drills, and provide mentoring to students
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with immediate authority to develop necessary rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Establishes the school safety specialist act; establishes a certification and training program for school safety specialists; outlines the roles and duties of school safety specialists.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026