Learn the New School Drill, Reunification, and School Safety Plan Requirements
Rep. Amy Walen, the bill’s prime sponsor, was influenced to develop HB 1941 after parents consistently raised concerns about their children being upset after realistic active shooter drills. Walen argues that these drills are associated with increased depression, anxiety, and fear of death among students from 5-years-old to high school age and teachers, staff, and guardians.
HB 1941 aims to protect individuals from these unintended side-effects by restricting how schools conduct active shooter drills. HB 1941 also has many requirements for school safety and reunification plans. Download your free copy of Raptor’s Washington HB 1941 analysis to see a detailed summary and learn how to comply.
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Washington HB 1941 states, “Lockdown drills may not include live simulations of or reenactments of active shooter scenarios that are not trauma-informed and age and developmentally appropriate.” Schools are required to give participants warning of drills and keep accurate records of each drill. Schools must conduct at least one safety-related drill each month, including during summer school. These drills focus on three basic responses:
These drills must include pedestrian evacuation drills for schools within lahar or tsunami hazard zones and an earthquake drill using the “drop, cover, and hold” technique.
Empower students and staff to survive any emergency with effective age- and developmentally appropriate training. Raptor customers receive a no-cost, 1-school year subscription to the Safe Kids Inc.® H.E.R.O. Program curriculum.
School districts must have plans that are consistent with federal law to be eligible for federal assistance. These plans address all phases of emergency management and contain policies for students and staff with special needs or disabilities. The plan must also:
Watch how Raptor collaborated with school and city staff for a parent-student reunification exercise at Midlothian ISD (TX).
Raptor has partnered with Safe Kids to provide Raptor customers with a no-cost, 1-school year subscription to the Safe Kids Inc.® H.E.R.O. Program curriculum. Schools can practice drills with help from Raptor® Drill Manager, which enables schools to:
Raptor’s school reunification software:
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