H5201

Safe Schools Act of 2026

Chamber Passed·4/24/26

Establishes a task force to develop school safety policies and requires schools to undergo regular safety assessments and drills.

The Safe Schools Act of 2026 establishes a Multijurisdictional School Safety Task Force to develop and coordinate statewide school safety policies. The task force consists of seven members appointed by various state officials. The task force is responsible for developing a statewide master Multihazard Emergency Operation Plan (MEOP), providing templates and best practices to districts and schools, and advising on communications systems and interagency coordination.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 99–0 · Apr 24
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Passage Of Bill

99 Yea

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0 Nay

19 Not Voting

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

House E.P.W. Full Committee

History

Apr 28

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Apr 28

Senate

Referred to Committee on Education

Apr 24

House

Read third time and sent to Senate