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RI S2280
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Todd Patalano
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AI Summary
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Requires all public and private schools, colleges, and universities in Rhode Island with 20 or more staff and students to develop comprehensive school safety and emergency response plans beginning July 1, 2026
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Plans must ensure immediate, unobstructed access for law enforcement and emergency medical personnel to all buildings, classrooms, and grounds during emergencies through key fobs, card access, manual keys, or other approved methods
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Schools must submit plans annually by August 1 to the Department of Education, local police chief, and director of public safety
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Local police chiefs must review and approve plans or recommend changes by August 15 each year; noncompliance must be reported to the Department of Education by September 1
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Department of Education, in consultation with the director of public safety, will promulgate rules and regulations to enforce compliance
Legislative Description
Requires all schools and educational institutions to develop and implement a school safety plan that would provide for immediate access to school facilities by first responders in an emergency.
Education
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/10/2026