Safe Schools Transparency Act.

SB 628, the Safe Schools Transparency Act, requires North Carolina public schools to immediately notify parents or guardians about credible threats targeting their child, the school campus, weapons, or requiring law enforcement action. Schools must provide notifications via multiple methods (text, email, phone, or website) within one hour of law enforcement confirmation, including threat details and response actions. Failure to notify can result in school funding reductions ($5,000 per violation), administrative penalties, or termination for responsible staff, with repeated failures triggering corrective plans or additional training. Additionally, schools must publish annual safety reports online detailing threats, lockdowns, security measures, and safety policies for parent review.