No. HB 77
Filed under Education.
Public Postsecondary Safety Policies and Procedures; Requires state universities & FCS institutions to adopt & implement specified policies & procedures relating to safety; provides requirements for policies & procedures; & requires annual review & updates policies & procedures.
Plain English Summary
AI-GENERATEDState universities and Florida College System institutions must adopt written policies protecting people from physical threats and conduct that makes a reasonable person fear for their safety.
Each institution must name a responsible coordinator, establish reporting protocols to campus security or law enforcement, and outline protective measures like class relocation or security escorts.
Institutions must provide timely updates to affected persons and post the policies prominently on their websites for public access.
The board must review and update these policies annually to incorporate best practices in threat assessment and campus security.
AILimits the required policies to physical threats and conduct that would cause a reasonable person to believe their physical safety is at risk.
AIMandates specific operational components, including a designated responsible person, reporting protocols, protective measures, and timely updates to affected persons.
AIRequires institutions to review and update their safety policies annually to incorporate current best practices in threat assessment and campus security.
AIGrants the Board of Governors and the State Board of Education the authority to adopt regulations and rules to administer the new safety requirements.