BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5216: Multistage threat assessment

Developing multistage threat assessments to increase safety in K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.

Summary

Defines threat assessment as a multistage structured team process that is used to evaluate the risk posed by individuals or groups, typically as a response to an actual or perceived threat or concerning behavior.
Requires school districts and institutions of higher education to develop and implement a multistage threat assessment process by December 31, 2019.
Directs educational service districts to develop and maintain the capacity to offer training, coordination, and evaluation on the multistage threat assessment process.
Provides that reengagement plans for long-term suspended or expelled students should be communicated with law enforcement and service providers as appropriate.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5216), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to multistage threat assessments to increase safety in K-12 schools and institutions of higher education;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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