California AB1163 mandates workplace violence prevention plans for school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools, requiring.

California AB1163 amends the Education Code to require workplace violence prevention plans for school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools. These plans must include in-person training on deescalation techniques designed to minimize violent incidents by pupils. The training must be no longer than one hour and can be provided in various formats, including virtual. The Department of Education will develop and make publicly available a training program by January 1, 2027, contingent on an appropriation.

California AB1163 mandates workplace violence prevention plans for school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools, requiring.

California AB1163 amends the Education Code to require workplace violence prevention plans for school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools. These plans must include in-person training on deescalation techniques designed to minimize violent incidents by pupils. The training must be no longer than one hour and can be provided in various formats, including virtual. The Department of Education will develop and make publicly available a training program by January 1, 2027, contingent on an appropriation.