HB447 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Terri CollinsRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Task Force, school safety and security, created
Summary: HB 447 creates a statewide Task Force on School Safety and Security to study current safety laws and policies and recommend improvements to protect students and staff.
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes the Alabama Task Force on School Safety and Security to annually review the state’s educational and safety rules and policies. It requires the task force to identify gaps and, when needed, submit recommendations for legislative action. The task force includes a wide range of public officials, educators, and safety professionals and must report its findings in writing each year.

Who It Affects
Students, teachers, and other school community members in Alabama who could benefit from safer schools based on the task force's annual recommendations.
State and local government agencies and officials involved in education and public safety (e.g., Department of Education, local school boards, law enforcement, emergency management, mental health, IT) who will participate in the task force and may implement its recommendations.

Key Provisions
Creates the Alabama Task Force on School Safety and Security.
Requires an annual comprehensive review of state laws, rules, protocols, and minimum standards for school safety and security.
Identifies gaps in school safety and makes recommendations to the Governor, the Speaker of the House, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the appropriate legislative committees.
Lists a broad, diverse membership including officials from education, law enforcement, mental health, emergency management, IT, local boards, and legislative leaders, to serve on the task force.
Establishes appointment timelines (within 30 days) and meeting requirements (first meeting by August 1, 2018; annual meetings thereafter).
Permits reimbursement of necessary expenses; legislative members retain their compensation and per diem according to constitutional rules.
Requires any legislative recommendations to be submitted in writing by December 31 of each year.
Effective immediately upon passage.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Schools