2010 Rhode Island Code
Title 16 Education
CHAPTER 16-21 Health and Safety of Pupils
§ 16-21-23 School safety plans – School safety teams and school crisis response teams.


§ 16-21-23 School safety plans – School safety teams and school crisis response teams. – (a) The school committee of each town, city, and regional school department shall adopt a comprehensive school safety plan regarding crisis intervention, emergency response, and management. The plan shall be developed by a school safety team comprised of representatives of the school committee, representatives of student, teacher, and parent organizations, school safety personnel, school administration, and members of local law enforcement, fire, and emergency personnel. Members of the school safety team shall be appointed by the school committee of the town, city, or regional school district.

(b) The school crisis response team shall be comprised of those selected school personnel willing to serve as members of a psychological response team to address the psychological and emotional needs of the school community.
History of Section.
(P.L. 2001, ch. 151, § 1.)

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