- (1) Schools that have grade five to grade twelve shall establish and maintain a managed point of entry with proper visitor management beginning no later than ten minutes after the first bell rings until the final bell rings.
- (2) Schools that have kindergarten to grade four shall establish and maintain a managed point of entry with proper visitor management beginning no later than 20 minutes before the first bell, and a secured point of entry ten minutes after the first bell until the final bell rings.
(3) Access doors, gates, and other access points that allow ingress to or egress from a school building must:
- (a) operate as fully intended;
- (b) remain closed and locked; and
- (c) allow for emergency egress from the inside while remaining locked.
- (4) Exterior windows surrounding the immediate entryways shall have ballistic glass or security glazing installed on any pane of glass that is within six feet from the floor.
- (5) Interior windows of a classroom entrance or instructional areas shall have ballistic glass or security glazing installed on any pane of glass that is within six feet from the floor.
KEY: school security, school safety
Date of Last Change: August 27, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-1-108; 53-22-102