New York S07999 requires installation of master key boxes for law enforcement and emergency responders on school grounds, meeting UL 1037 standards.

New York S07999 amends the education law to mandate the installation of master key boxes for law enforcement and emergency responders on school grounds. These boxes must meet the Underwriters Laboratories standard UL 1037. The bill requires boards of education or trustees, including those of public and non-public schools, to collaborate with local law enforcement to include specific items in the boxes, such as access cards and maps of the school buildings. The boxes must be part of the school safety plan and must meet the basic commercial applications standard for antitheft alarms and devices.

New York S07999 requires installation of master key boxes for law enforcement and emergency responders on school grounds, meeting UL 1037 standards.

New York S07999 amends the education law to mandate the installation of master key boxes for law enforcement and emergency responders on school grounds. These boxes must meet the Underwriters Laboratories standard UL 1037. The bill requires boards of education or trustees, including those of public and non-public schools, to collaborate with local law enforcement to include specific items in the boxes, such as access cards and maps of the school buildings. The boxes must be part of the school safety plan and must meet the basic commercial applications standard for antitheft alarms and devices.