HF 284 (LSB 2321YH (2) 85)

HOUSE FILE 284

BY  MASCHER

A BILL FOR

An Act providing for a task force on safety measures for schools and postsecondary educational institutions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  PREKINDERGARTEN-12 AND POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION SAFETY PLAN —— TASK FORCE.  The department of public safety, in collaboration with the department of education and the state board of regents, shall convene a task force comprised of persons representing rural and urban school districts and accredited nonpublic schools, state and accredited private postsecondary institutions, fire and law enforcement communities, and local and state mental and public health agencies to develop a statewide prekindergarten-12 and postsecondary educational institution safety plan. The plan shall include recommendations for communicating plan expectations and responsibilities to the appropriate statewide and local authorities. The task force shall develop the plan within the context of existing emergency management plans and requirements, and shall build upon existing resources and facilities to the extent possible. The task force shall submit its findings and recommendations to the governor and the general assembly by January 15, 2014.
EXPLANATION
   This bill directs the department of public safety, in collaboration with the department of education and the state board of regents, to convene a task force comprised of persons representing rural and urban school districts and accredited nonpublic schools, state and accredited private postsecondary institutions, fire and law enforcement communities, and local and state mental and public health agencies to develop a statewide prekindergarten-12 and postsecondary educational institution safety plan. The plan shall include recommendations for communicating plan expectations and responsibilities to the appropriate statewide and local authorities. The task force shall develop the plan within the context of existing emergency management plans and requirements, and shall build upon existing resources and facilities to the extent possible. The task force shall submit its findings and recommendations to the governor and the general assembly by January 15, 2014.