1. (1) A school must comply with the safety and security standards under Sections R698-13-4 through R698-13-8:

   1. (a) immediately for new school building construction and design projects;

   2. (b) for existing school buildings;

      1. (i) by school year 2034-2035 for limited entry points and fencing playgrounds; and
      2. (ii) by school year 2029-2030 for video surveillance of entrances, internal classroom door locks, bleed kits and first aid kits, and exterior cameras on entrances, parking areas, and campus grounds.

2. (2) If a school fails to comply with the safety and security standards described under Subsection R698-13-9(1), the State Security Chief shall:

   1. (a) consult with the local governing board regarding compliance issues;
   2. (b) establish a plan and timeline to remedy compliance issues; and
   3. (c) if compliance issues are not remedied under Subsection R698-13-9(2)(b), recommend to the commissioner the denial or revocation of the school's occupancy permit under Section 53-1-108.

KEY: school security, school safety

Date of Last Change: August 27, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-1-108; 53-22-102