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School Safety

School Safety Consultant

Mary Teachout, M.A.T

517-241-7092

Teachoutm@michigan.gov

 

Safe and Supportive Learning Environments

Safe schools promote the protection of students from violence, exposure to weapons and threats, theft, bullying, and the sale or use of illegal substances on school grounds. But school safety involves much more than the physical space our students occupy. Social, emotional and physical safety all play important roles in our students lives and academic success. Below are some resources to help think about the environment and improve the climate for students and staff.

9/9/2024 31aa/31n Webinar Slide Deck

Section 31aa Supplemental—Only Applicable to Public Schools

 

Data Collection:

Suspension and Expulsion Guidance Document

District Guidance for Website Posting PA 532 of 2016

PA 532 of 2016 Collection

Michigan Student Data System Disciplinary Data Collection

 

Legislation:

Chase Edwards Law (Suicide Prevention)

Corporal Punishment

Cyberbullying

Dangerous Weapons

Emergency Drills

Emergency Operations Plan

Expulsions Due to Weapons, Arson and Criminal Sexual Conduct

Expulsions Due to Weapons, Arson and Criminal Sexual Conduct

Hazing

Matt Epling Safe School Law (Anti-bullying Law)

PA 532 of 2016

Physical Assault - Student to Employee or Volunteer

Physical Assault - Student to Student

Reporting

Suspensions and Expulsions

The 7 Factors

Verbal Assault and Bomb Threat

 

Model Policies:

Model Code of Student Conduct (2019)

Model Anti-Bullying Policy (2020)

Emergency Use of Seclusion and Physical Restraint (2017)

Statewide Safe School Choice Policy (2003)

 

Resources:

Alternative Education Programs

Alternatives to Suspension and Expulsion Toolkit

DHHS Handle with Care Program

Emergency Operations Plan Suite of Resources

Michigan State Police Office of School Safety

MIHeartSafe Schools

National Association of School Resource Officers

National Center of Safe Supportive Learning Environments

OK2Say- Michigan's Student Safety Program

Restorative Justice Practices

SchoolSafety.gov