Require school building to have an exterior secure master key box
What changed between versions
Mandates that all public and chartered nonpublic schools purchase and install exterior secure master key boxes by June 30, 2027, meeting specific Underwriters Laboratories standards.
Requires schools to update law enforcement with building maps when facilities change and to notify authorities of changes to keys or access cards.
Significantly expands the list of Revised Code sections that community schools and STEM schools must comply with, effectively treating them as full school districts regarding various operational, financial, and safety standards.
Adds new requirements for community school contracts regarding blended learning models, including specific rules for documenting student participation and protecting private data.
Includes new provisions requiring community schools to comply with laws regarding workers' compensation and specific high school credit frameworks.
Explicitly states that the location of exterior secure master key boxes is not a public record to prevent compromising security.
Clarifies that School Safety Training Grants may be used to purchase and install the new exterior secure master key boxes.
