School‑safety notification bill advances after heated testimony over criminal penalties and transparency
House Bill 4109, which would require districts to adopt public safety policies, set notification rules after life‑threatening incidents and create reporting requirements, received a 4–3 due‑pass committee recommendation amid testimony both for stronger parent notification and concerns about criminalizing school officials.
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The Senate Education Committee advanced House Bill 4109 on March 24 after extended testimony from victims’ families, school staff and district leaders about timeliness of notifications and the balance between transparency and investigation needs.
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