Arkansas
Arkansas has many agency programs and contacts that can help your school build a school safety plan. Check out these resources as you develop your plan.
State Programs
Contact Information
State Programs
Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education provides leadership, support, and service to school communities so every student graduates prepared for college, career, and community engagement.
Website: http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/
School Safety
The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education School Safety page provides resources for school communities to promote safe schools.
Website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/safety
Arkansas Center for School Safety
The Arkansas Center for School Safety provides education, training, resources, and technical assistance to Arkansas educators and law enforcement professionals to promote safer schools.
Arkansas Division of Emergency Management
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management is the state’s center for the capabilities necessary to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from school safety threats.
Website: https://www.dps.arkansas.gov/emergency-management/adem/