For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
- (1) ALEA. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency.
- (2) BOARD. The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and the State Fire Marshal.
- (3) DEPARTMENT. The State Department of Education.
- (4) SCHOOL. Any public K-12 school.
- (5) SCHOOL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN. The plan adopted by each local board of education pursuant to Section 16-1-44.
- (6) SCHOOL FACILITY. Any building operated in connection with a school, including, but not limited to, a building housing classrooms, administration, or athletic facilities.
(Act 2024-356, §2.)