Rhode Island H7731 strengthens school security measures, including establishing a school emergency response committee and requiring annual safety.

Rhode Island H7731 strengthens school security measures by establishing an eight-member Rhode Island school emergency response committee to develop additional recommendations for school security. The bill also requires an annual school safety assessment by all school districts. The act mandates the creation of a rapid response team/SWAT team for each city or town police department, focusing on active shooter training, sniper training, and securing SWAT team equipment and body armor.

Rhode Island H7731 strengthens school security measures, including establishing a school emergency response committee and requiring annual safety.

Rhode Island H7731 strengthens school security measures by establishing an eight-member Rhode Island school emergency response committee to develop additional recommendations for school security. The bill also requires an annual school safety assessment by all school districts. The act mandates the creation of a rapid response team/SWAT team for each city or town police department, focusing on active shooter training, sniper training, and securing SWAT team equipment and body armor.