Section 1301-D. Intent.
The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Over the past several years, school shootings have become more frequent. The recent school shootings have shown the need for robust information sharing and communication between schools and law enforcement. The communication is necessary to prevent school violence.
(2) It is vital that the Commonwealth take available measures to create safe and welcoming school communities. Providing students, teachers and communities with an anonymous reporting mechanism is a proven important tool in creating safe and welcoming school communities.
(3) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Safe2Say Something Program be a one-stop shop for students, teachers and community members to report behavior perceived to be threatening to an individual or a school entity. Reports made through the anonymous reporting system will be referred to local schools, law enforcement and/or organizations. ((3) amended Nov. 12, 2025, P.L.244, No.47)
(4) The intent of the General Assembly is for the Safe2Say Something Program to supplement, not replace, 911 services. The Safe2Say Something Program is intended to facilitate increased communication between law enforcement, school districts and organizations. ((4) amended Nov. 12, 2025, P.L.244, No.47)
(5) It is not the intent of the General Assembly that the Safe2Say Something Program be used as a disciplinary tool for school employees. However, there may be instances where information obtained through the program may be shared with and used by school officials. ((5) amended Nov. 12, 2025, P.L.244, No.47)
(6) The Safe2Say Something Program is not meant to be a tool for law enforcement. However, there may be instances where information obtained through the program may be shared with and used by law enforcement. ((6) amended Nov. 12, 2025, P.L.244, No.47)
(1301-D added June 22, 2018, P.L.327, No.44)