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Policy committee flags two state laws for detailed review at July 30 work session
Summary
Committee members said they reviewed 41 recently enacted pieces of legislation that affect schools and flagged two items—one on required home notices about safe medication/firearm storage and another on mandatory mental health awareness training—for in-depth discussion at the July 30 work session.
Members of the board's policy committee reported they had reviewed 41 pieces of legislation from the General Assembly that have potential implications for school policy. They identified two items of special concern: one (item 4) that would require boards to send home information about safe storage of medications and firearms, and another (item 5) that pertains to mental-health awareness training for teachers and designated staff. Committee leaders recommended board members read the materials ahead of a July 30 work session to determine if and how local policy should be amended.
Board members discussed how some legislative items may require policy changes, while others can be addressed administratively or through HR. Committee chairs said they would bring detailed recommendations and possible policy amendments to the work session for the full board's consideration.
