AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC LOCKS IN SCHOOL CLASSROOMS.

SB 712 requires Connecticut's Department of Education to install and maintain automatic electronic locks on all public school classroom doors. These locks would automatically engage during emergencies like active threats, securing classrooms without manual intervention. The bill directly affects public school students, teachers, and staff by creating immediate physical barriers during lockdowns. Its key provision mandates the Department of Education to implement and maintain this security system statewide.