Legal Compliance and School Safety Checklist

1. Federal Laws Compliance

Gun-Free Schools Act (GFSA)

Prohibit firearms on school grounds (except for authorized personnel)

Communicate policies to all stakeholders

FERPA Compliance

Secure student records storage system implemented

Staff trained on privacy protocols

Records access procedure for parents established

IDEA Compliance

IEPs developed for eligible students

Safe learning environments for students with disabilities

2. State-Specific Regulations

State-mandated safety policies identified and implemented

Reporting mechanisms established

Department of Education updates monitored

3. School Safety Policies

Bullying Prevention

Anti-bullying policies adopted and communicated

Anonymous reporting system implemented

Threat Assessment

Threat assessment protocols developed

Law enforcement partnership established

Emergency Preparedness

Emergency response plans created and reviewed

Regular safety drills conducted

4. Staff Training

FERPA regulations training completed

Mandatory reporting training completed

Emergency response training completed

Annual refresher courses scheduled

5. Documentation

Incident reports properly maintained

Safety audit records updated

Staff training records maintained

6. External Partnerships

Law enforcement partnership established

Mental health services partnership established

Legal counsel relationship established

7. Technology and Tools

FERPA-compliant record systems implemented

Access control measures installed

Security camera system deployed (where permitted)