This section of the law expects all public schools in California, from kindergarten through 12th grade, to work with local law enforcement and community members to create a detailed school safety plan. The plan should address safety issues identified through a structured planning process. Additionally, all school staff should be trained on this safety plan. The law defines a "safety plan" as one that includes strategies for preventing and responding to medical emergencies, like sudden cardiac arrest, and crime and violence at school.

This law encourages public schools in California, including charter schools, with 100 or more students, to set up a digital or app-based safety program by July 1, 2030. The program should include an easy-to-use map of the school, detailed building layouts, and the ability to mark important events like injuries or hazards on a map. Schools should be able to quickly alert local first responders in emergencies, but they shouldn't call the police for issues that schools can handle internally. Parents asking for police help in non-emergencies will be informed about other options. Additionally, the program must protect the privacy and data of students and staff by following specific privacy laws. Some information included in the safety programs is sensitive and will be kept confidential. Schools can exceed these guidelines if they choose.

Each school district and county office of education in California is responsible for creating a comprehensive safety plan for schools with students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The schoolsite council, a group with representatives from school leadership, teachers, parents, and staff, usually develops this plan but can delegate the task to a safety planning committee. They must consult with law enforcement and first responders and update them on any changes. Small school districts with fewer than 2,501 students can create a districtwide plan instead. If a violent crime occurs at a school, the principal may notify parents and staff about it, but must follow police guidance. Parts of the safety plan related to handling criminal incidents can be kept confidential and be devised directly by the school district or county office in consultation with law enforcement. These plans focus on protecting students and staff, securing the school, and apprehending any criminals.

This section requires each school to create a comprehensive safety plan addressing various safety needs. The plan has to assess current crime on campus, outline procedures for emergencies like earthquakes or fires, and include child abuse reporting methods. Schools must develop disaster plans that account for students with disabilities and provide measures for safe evacuations and handling of dangerous situations like active shooters, while ensuring that drills are trauma-informed. Additionally, schools should create plans for maintaining instruction during emergencies that disrupt regular in-person learning. The goal is for schools to coordinate with local agencies and ensure the safety and emotional well-being of students and staff.

This law encourages schools to include specific guidelines about the roles and duties of mental health and safety professionals when they update their safety plans. These guidelines should focus on creating a positive school environment, ensuring safety, boosting student success, and emphasizing mental health and intervention programs. Schools should also have plans to support students' mental health if they've experienced or witnessed violence, whether on school property, during school-related activities, or while commuting.

This law requires the department to distribute disaster preparedness educational materials to schools and make sure these resources are in the top three languages spoken by English learners in California. They must work with the Office of Emergency Services to review and update these materials each year.

This law requires the Department of Justice and the State Department of Education to hire expert trainers to organize workshops across the state. These workshops are aimed at helping school districts, education offices, and school staff, especially principals, create effective school safety and crisis response plans. They also focus on training to prevent bullying. However, these initiatives depend on whether there are funds available in the annual budget.

This law requires the education department to create and share an online training module on its website about bullying and cyberbullying. It's aimed at educating school staff, administrators, parents, students, and the community. The module should help people recognize and address bullying, with special attention to supporting neurodivergent students—those who think or learn differently. Resources from California universities about neurodiversity should be included. Schools are required to provide this training annually to their staff who interact with students.

This law section allows school districts to create safety plans to handle situations where toxic substances, like pesticides, are released nearby. However, any money spent on these plans must come from local funds, not state-provided money.

Each school in California must create a comprehensive safety plan by March 1, 2000, and update it every year by March 1. New schools opening after March 1, 2001, have one year to establish their safety plan. Starting in July 2000, schools are required to report on their safety plan's status annually, including key details, in the accountability report card.

This law states that if a school district or county office fails to submit a required report on purpose, the Superintendent of Public Instruction must inform them of this failure and impose a fine. The penalty can be up to $2,000 and may be deducted from the money the school or office receives from the state in the future.

Each school must send its comprehensive safety plan to the school district or county office for approval. The Department of Education will offer best practices for reviewing these plans online. Before adopting their safety plan, schools must hold a public meeting to get feedback from the community, notifying key community members and groups. School councils are also encouraged to invite other local organizations. Districts must inform the department by October 15 if any schools haven't complied with the safety plan requirements.

If someone believes a school isn't following certain safety planning rules required by a federal law, they can file a formal complaint with the state education department. This complaint should be made following specific procedures outlined in another part of California's regulations.

This law requires schools in California that serve kindergarten through 12th grade to provide information about the safety drills they conduct, such as lockdown or multi-option response drills. Schools need to report the types of drills, how often they happen, staff training, and any evaluations of the drills' impact. The Department of Education will use this data to study and recommend best practices for conducting these drills in a way that's effective and supportive of students' emotional wellbeing. By November 1, 2021, the department must report these findings to the Governor and Legislature. The requirement to report this information expires in 2025.

This law requires the education department to put together a list of best practices for conducting school shooter or armed assailant drills. These guidelines will include age-appropriate instructions and training resources for staff, and must be available online by June 15, 2025. Schools are encouraged to follow these best practices to ensure safety and preparedness.