Kansas SB263 establishes standards for active shooter drills in public and accredited nonpublic elementary and secondary schools.

Kansas SB263, known as the Students Safe at School Act, sets standards and requirements for active shooter drills in public and accredited nonpublic elementary and secondary schools. The bill mandates that drills be accessible, developmentally appropriate, culturally aware, trauma-informed, and inclusive of accommodations for students with various needs. Schools must notify parents at least 24 hours before a drill and allow them to opt their children out. Opted-out students must participate in alternative safety education.

Kansas SB263 establishes standards for active shooter drills in public and accredited nonpublic elementary and secondary schools.

Kansas SB263, known as the Students Safe at School Act, sets standards and requirements for active shooter drills in public and accredited nonpublic elementary and secondary schools. The bill mandates that drills be accessible, developmentally appropriate, culturally aware, trauma-informed, and inclusive of accommodations for students with various needs. Schools must notify parents at least 24 hours before a drill and allow them to opt their children out. Opted-out students must participate in alternative safety education.