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Experts and Industry Urge Passage of Bill Requiring School Key Boxes for Faster Emergency Access
Summary
Safety experts, a former principal/police officer and a Knox industry manager told the committee that exterior secure key boxes would speed law‑enforcement access, reduce property damage, and are used in other states; senators asked about standards, possible breaches and public records implications.
The Senate Education Committee heard proponent testimony supporting Senate Bill 290, which would require exterior secure key boxes on public, charter and nonpublic school buildings to allow emergency personnel quicker entry and reduce forced entry and property damage.
Dr. Kevin Eberly, a safety and leadership consultant and former police officer and principal, testified that key boxes can…
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