Florida
Florida 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
Florida Department of Education
The Florida Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities.
Website: http://www.fldoe.org/
Office of Safe Schools
The Office of Safe Schools serves as a central repository for best practices, training standards, and compliance oversight in all matters regarding school safety and security.
Website: http://www.fldoe.org/safe-schools/
Educational Facilities Security Grant Program
The Educational Facilities Security Grant is developed to improve the physical security of school buildings based on a security risk assessment.
Website: https://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-9341/dps-2021-108.pdf
Office of Educational Facilities
The Office of Educational Facilities provides technical support and information for all issues related to educational facilities planning, funding, construction, and operations throughout Florida's K-20 Education System.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement was established during the 2018 legislative session. The legislation represents a comprehensive approach to identifying and addressing issues presented by the tragedy that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
FortifyFL
FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.
Website: https://getfortifyfl.com/
Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program
The Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program was established in 2018 through the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. Guardians are either school employees who volunteer to serve in addition to official job duties or hired personnel.
Website: http://www.fldoe.org/safe-schools/guardian-program.stml
Department of Juvenile Justice, Its No Joke Campaign
The #ItsNoJoke awareness campaign is aimed at addressing school threats made by students in Florida, as these threats can result in felony charges. The campaign further seeks to educate youth and parents that threats of violence include statements made anywhere online. Making threats, even if it is in jest, can have serious consequences.
Website: http://www.djj.state.fl.us/news/awareness-campaigns/school-threats