Mississippi HB1491 establishes procedures for active shooter drills and simulations in K-12 schools.
Mississippi HB1491, the Students Safe at School Act, mandates that active shooter drills for K-12 students be developmentally and age-appropriate. Practice drills must be announced as such, ensuring students understand there is no immediate danger. Schools must notify parents or guardians before drills and provide debriefing time for students. Students in grades 6-12 must receive at least one hour of annual violence prevention training.
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