1. (1) "Climate" means the perceptions and experiences of students, staff, parents, and the community regarding the school's environment and the resources that support the experiences.
2. (2) "Culture" means the beliefs, values, and practices that shape how a school functions and influences student learning and well-being through policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
3. (3) "Forcible felony" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-2-402.
4. (4) "K-12 School Campus" means an LEA governed property or building where K-12 students gather daily for instructional purposes and has an assigned administrator.
5. (5) "Physical Space" means the way in which a building is designed and structured to promote safety including the minimum safety and security standards as described in Section 53-22-102.
6. (6) "School safety" means the physical space, culture, and climate of a school.
7. (7) "School safety personnel" means the personnel described in Section 53G-8-701.5.

Amended by Chapter 170, 2026 General Session