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R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21.8-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “School Emergency Drills Act.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21.8-2. Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) “Active shooter simulation” means any imitation of a school shooting situation that depicts events using authentic or simulated items including, but not limited to, authentic or simulated weapons, gunfire, imaginary fatalities or simulated blood or ca…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21.8-3. Modifications
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School administrators and school support personnel shall have the discretion to modify an emergency drill or training for students they determine is appropriate. School administrator and school support personnel may include and consult with a student’s individualized education pr…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21.8-4. Active shooter simulation
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Students, teachers, and staff are prohibited from being required to participate in active shooter simulations. Law enforcement personnel may choose to run an active shooter simulation, including simulated gun fire drills; provided that, the drill is scheduled only on days when st…