H7897

Requires all schools and educational institutions to develop and implement a school safety plan that would provide for immediate access to school facilities by first responders in an emergency.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7897 mandates schools and educational institutions to create and implement safety plans ensuring first responders can access school.

Rhode Island H7897 amends the General Laws to require all public and private schools, certified educational institutions, colleges, and universities with 20 or more staff members and students to develop, maintain, and annually review and update a comprehensive school safety and emergency response plan. These plans must ensure immediate access to school facilities by law enforcement and emergency medical personnel in emergencies.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 17

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Mar 17

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Education