SB632 SFAT #1 RUCKER 3-8

Hager  7871

Senator Rucker moved to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:

Eng. Senate Bill 632—A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §18-5-48; to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §18-20-11; and to amend and reenact §18A-2-8 of said code, all relating to improving student safety; requiring safety and security measures of each school facility be upgraded when necessary to ensure, to the best of the county board’s ability, the safety of students; creating Safe Schools Fund and providing for distribution of funds subject to appropriation; requiring video cameras capable of audio recording in certain public special education classrooms upon appropriation of funds; designating principal as the custodian; requiring written explanation if there is an interruption in the operation of the video camera; setting forth required capabilities of the video camera; prohibited monitoring in certain areas; allowing video camera to not be in operation when students not present; providing for notice of placement; setting forth video retention and access requirements; providing that immunity from liability not waived and liability not created; providing limitations on use of video; providing for protection of confidentiality and identity of students not involved in incident; allowing appeals to state board; permitting funding from Safe School Fund and gifts, grants or donations; authorizing state board rule; adding to justifications for which a school employee may be suspended or dismissed; providing duty and authority to provide safe and secure environment; requiring reports on suspensions and dismissals of employees and database maintained by state superintendent of individuals suspended or dismissed for certain reasons.

Adopted

Rejected