Directs the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the superintendent of state police and the commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services, to establish standards for the security and safety of school grounds.
Impact
If enacted, A02618 would amend the Education Law by introducing structural changes to how school security is managed. The bill emphasizes a proactive approach to safeguarding students and staff by mandating the creation of comprehensive safety standards. This could lead to increased funding requirements for school districts as they comply with new regulations, potentially impacting local budgets and resource allocation. The standards might also require schools to enhance their physical infrastructure, furthering the need for capital improvements and appropriations in local school budgets.
Summary
A02618 is a legislative measure introduced in the New York State Assembly aimed at enhancing the safety and security standards of school grounds. The bill proposes that the commissioner of education, in collaboration with the superintendent of state police and the commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services, establish minimum standards for the security of school buildings and grounds. This initiative is in response to increasing concerns about school safety, particularly following national dialogues around violence and security in educational institutions. The measures would include guidelines for secure building access points and adequate fencing, ensuring that schools are transformed into safer learning environments for all students.
Contention
Discussions surrounding A02618 may be influenced by varying perceptions of security and education priorities among stakeholders. Supporters advocate that enhanced security measures are crucial for protecting students, while critics may argue that increased focus on security could detract from educational priorities or impose undue financial burdens on school districts, which are often already facing budgeting challenges. Furthermore, there may be concerns regarding how rigorously these standards would be enforced and whether they might lead to an overly punitive environment within schools, potentially impacting the overall educational experience.
Same As
Directs the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the superintendent of state police and the commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services, to establish standards for the security and safety of school grounds.
Directs the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the superintendent of state police and the commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services, to establish standards for the security and safety of school grounds.
Directs the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the superintendent of state police and the commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services, to establish standards for the security and safety of school grounds.
Establishes the New York state school safety and security act; establishes the office of school safety and security to perform assessments of educational facilities for safety and security and provide safety and security training; establishes the school safety and security advisory board to establish school safety and security best practices and resources; imposes a one percent tax on mobile sports wagering to fund such office.
Directs the division of homeland security and emergency services to conduct a review and analysis of security measures at rail yards and to issue related reports and recommendations.
Directs the division of homeland security and emergency services to conduct a review and analysis of security measures at rail yards and to issue related reports and recommendations.
Directs the commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services to conduct an after-action review study on the state's COVID-19 pandemic response; directs the commissioner to submit a report on such study after 1 year and make such report publicly available on its website, and share such report with the CDC.
Directs the commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services to conduct an after-action review study on the state's COVID-19 pandemic response; directs the commissioner to submit a report on such study after 1 year and make such report publicly available on its website, and share such report with the CDC.
Directs the commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services to conduct a review and analysis of the security measures taken at the transportation facilities of the metropolitan transportation authority and its subsidiaries; requires such director to issue confidential reports of his or her findings and recommendations.
Directs the commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services to conduct a review and analysis of the security measures taken at the transportation facilities of the metropolitan transportation authority and its subsidiaries; requires such director to issue confidential reports of his or her findings and recommendations.
Directs the division of homeland security and emergency services to develop rules and regulations relating to truck rental security; requires any person or organization in the business of renting trucks, vans or trailers to the public to be registered with the state.
Directs the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the superintendent of state police and the commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services, to establish standards for the security and safety of school grounds.