Bill
Number: S.B. 1023
Brophy
McGee Floor Amendment
Reference
to: EDUCATION Committee amendment
Amendment
drafted by: Julia Paulus
FLOOR
AMENDMENT EXPLANATION
1. Requires the
Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish a Safe Schools Task Force to
identify best practices relating to mental health, social services and improved
support for youth and codifies duties of the existing Task Force within the
Arizona Department of Education.
2. Conforms requirements
of the Safe Schools Plans to the recommendations developed by the Safe Schools
Task Force.
3. Includes charter
schools in the requirement to adopt a Safe Schools Plan.
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a. The superintendent of public instruction shall establish a safe schools
task force within the department of education to identify best practices, Model
programs and successful strategies for school districts and charter schools to
form PARTNERSHIPS with qualified health, mental health and social services
agencies in the community to coordinate and improve support for youth in need.
b. The
safe schools task force shall discuss, study and EVALUATE school safety
materials, best practices and resources, including:
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C. The safe schools task force shall evaluate resources and materials
pursuant to subsection b of this section and make the following recommendations
by December 31, 2020:
1. Identify
a unifying, research-based approach to school safety.
2. Create
a model school safety plan.
3. Develop
a list or clearinghouse of resources.
4. Research
the value and impact of a tip line and additional evidence-based, best
practices for this state.
5. Potential
legislative or administrative changes."
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to subsection c of this section, INCLUDING
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Sec.
2. Delayed repeal
Section 15-160, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act, is
repealed from and after December 31, 2021.
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