Requires the installation of school master key boxes for building access by law enforcement and emergency responders
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Changed requirement from 'one exterior secure master key box' to 'at least one exterior master key box on the campus' plus boxes on every instructional school building in non-campus settings.
Changed items to be included in master key boxes from mandatory to 'consider including' based on school safety plans.
Added new section requiring district-wide school safety teams to consider panic alarm systems as part of comprehensive safety plan reviews.
Added waiver provision allowing schools to exclude master key boxes if they have a written agreement with local law enforcement approving the exclusion in their school safety plan.
Updated antitheft alarm standard reference from 'standard for antitheft alarms and devices' to 'basic commercial applications standard for antitheft alarms and devices'.
Updated building aid provisions to clarify funding eligibility for exterior master key boxes and related security devices.
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