SB1700

Requires school districts and charter schools to install master key boxes at public schools and charter schools on or before July 1, 2028

Introduced·2/23/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB1700 mandates school districts and charter schools to install master key boxes by July 1, 2028, for emergency access.

Missouri SB1700 requires school districts and charter schools to install master key boxes at public and charter schools by July 1, 2028. These boxes will contain keys and access tools for fire protection and law enforcement to access exterior and interior doors, including those with anti-intruder locks. The contents of these boxes are not public records. Each school must provide local law enforcement with a key or access code to the boxes.

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History

May 7

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

Feb 23

Senate

S First Read