Rhode Island S2280 mandates schools and educational institutions to create and implement safety plans ensuring first responders can access facilities.

Rhode Island S2280 requires all schools and educational institutions to develop and implement a school safety plan that ensures immediate access to school facilities by first responders in an emergency. Starting July 1, 2026, these plans must be reviewed and updated annually, with submissions to the Department of Education and local police departments. The plans must include provisions for immediate and unobstructed access to all school facilities by law enforcement and emergency medical personnel.

Rhode Island S2280 mandates schools and educational institutions to create and implement safety plans ensuring first responders can access facilities.

Rhode Island S2280 requires all schools and educational institutions to develop and implement a school safety plan that ensures immediate access to school facilities by first responders in an emergency. Starting July 1, 2026, these plans must be reviewed and updated annually, with submissions to the Department of Education and local police departments. The plans must include provisions for immediate and unobstructed access to all school facilities by law enforcement and emergency medical personnel.