A 4980 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to training of school personnel in non-lethal defense skills

This bill requires all school personnel to receive training in non-lethal defense skills as part of school safety plans. Specifically, it mandates training on using gel pepper spray, tasers, and other non-lethal tools to de-escalate threats. The law directly affects all school staff, including teachers and security personnel, by adding this requirement to existing safety plan provisions. It aims to enhance school safety through proactive staff training, alongside other strategies like conflict resolution and peer mediation programs.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 10, 2025
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Dave DiPietro
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