Michigan House Bill HB4088

Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/14/23
• Refer: 2/14/23

Caption

Education: safety; procedures for school emergency operations plans; modify. Amends sec. 1308b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1308b).

Impact

As of July 1, 2025, the legislation requires schools to conduct a review of these emergency operations plans at least biennially. Furthermore, it introduces the concept of a school-crisis team, which will be composed of school staff responsible for quickly addressing safety concerns as they arise. Parents and legal guardians will also be notified of any meetings related to the school-crisis team, establishing a channel for parental involvement in school safety matters.

Summary

House Bill 4088 aims to amend section 1308b of the Revised School Code of Michigan, focusing on the increased safety and security of schools. The bill mandates that every school district, intermediate school district, or public school academy must develop, adopt, and update an emergency operations plan for every school building. This plan should be crafted with input from the community and must encompass protocols for various emergency scenarios, from school violence and natural disasters to fire incidents and intruder protocols.

Contention

The bill's implications extend to how schools communicate and implement safety protocols, potentially facing scrutiny over the transparency and effectiveness of these measures. Critics may argue that while the intentions are noble, issues could arise regarding the adequacy of resources for training staff and the logistics of active violence protocols. Moreover, as with any policy requiring community input, there is potential for debates on the best practices for ensuring that all perspectives within the community are represented in the emergency planning processes.