New York A04980 amends the education law to include training in non-lethal defense skills for school staff in school safety plans.

New York A04980 amends the education law to include training in non-lethal defense skills for school staff in school safety plans. This training includes the use of gel pepper spray, tasers, and other non-lethal forms of defense. The bill also mandates collaborative arrangements with law enforcement to ensure school safety officers and other security personnel are adequately trained to de-escalate potentially violent situations. The changes will take effect on July 1 following the bill's enactment.

New York A04980 amends the education law to include training in non-lethal defense skills for school staff in school safety plans.

New York A04980 amends the education law to include training in non-lethal defense skills for school staff in school safety plans. This training includes the use of gel pepper spray, tasers, and other non-lethal forms of defense. The bill also mandates collaborative arrangements with law enforcement to ensure school safety officers and other security personnel are adequately trained to de-escalate potentially violent situations. The changes will take effect on July 1 following the bill's enactment.