Relating to: school lockdown announcements. (FE)

SB 836 requires the Department of Justice to create and provide free prerecorded audio messages for schools to use during lockdowns. It directly affects all public, private, and tribal schools in the state by mandating that these standardized messages be incorporated into school safety plans if lockdown procedures are included. The bill’s key provision amends existing law to require schools to use this specific audio message for lockdown announcements, replacing potentially inconsistent or unclear verbal instructions. This creates a uniform, accessible communication method during emergencies without altering lockdown protocols themselves. The bill focuses solely on standardizing the announcement mechanism, not on changing safety procedures or funding.