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Cranston council backs bill to grant immediate school access to first responders
Cranston City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary
Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting state Senate Bill S.2280, which requires schools to maintain emergency-response plans providing first responders immediate access (electronic keys, fobs, or approved methods); sponsors said Cranston already largely meets the requirements.
On Feb. 17 the Cranston City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting Senate Bill S.2280, legislation aimed at ensuring first responders have immediate access to school buildings during emergencies.
Councilman Ritz, a sponsor of the resolution, said…
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