Ohio SB290 requires public and chartered nonpublic schools to install an exterior secure master key box on each school building.

Ohio SB290 mandates that each school district and chartered nonpublic school must purchase and install an exterior secure master key box on each school building by June 30, 2027. The master key box must permit emergency access to law enforcement agencies and emergency responders from an exterior location designated by local law enforcement authorities. Each master key box must meet the standards prescribed under underwriters laboratories standard 1037.

Ohio SB290 requires public and chartered nonpublic schools to install an exterior secure master key box on each school building.

Ohio SB290 mandates that each school district and chartered nonpublic school must purchase and install an exterior secure master key box on each school building by June 30, 2027. The master key box must permit emergency access to law enforcement agencies and emergency responders from an exterior location designated by local law enforcement authorities. Each master key box must meet the standards prescribed under underwriters laboratories standard 1037.