S.2209

Amends the composition of the Rhode Island school safety committee by adding an additional member who is a representative from the Rhode Island school Resource officer Association.

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Rhode Island S2209 strengthens school security by establishing a school safety committee and rapid response teams.

Rhode Island S2209 enhances school safety by creating an eight-member Rhode Island school safety committee. This committee will develop recommendations for school security measures and require annual safety assessments by all school districts. The bill also establishes a rapid response team/SWAT team for each city or town police department, focusing on armed police coverage for schools. The committee will meet every three months and report to the Rhode Island General Assembly on needed armed security costs.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

71 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 8

12:00 AM

House Education Consideration

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Education Consideration

History

Jun 19

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 16

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 9

House

House passed Sub A in concurrence