January 28, 2003, Introduced by Senator JOHNSON and referred to the Committee on Education.
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled
"The revised school code,"
(MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1304.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
1 Sec. 1304. (1) Not later than the beginning of the
2 2003-2004 school year, the board of a school district, local act
3 school district, or intermediate school district or the board of
4 directors of a public school academy shall ensure that each
5 classroom in use in a school under its control is equipped with a
6 telephone or other electronic communications device that is
7 directly linked to an appropriate law enforcement agency and fire
8 department. The board or board of directors also shall ensure
9 that teachers and other appropriate personnel are trained in the
10 proper use of these telephones or communications devices.
11 (2) A law enforcement agency or fire department shall
1 cooperate with a school district, intermediate school district,
2 or public school academy as requested to ensure the
3 implementation of this section.
4 (3) A person shall not use the telephone or other
5 communications device described in subsection (1) except to
6 report an emergency. A person who knowingly and willfully
7 violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by
8 imprisonment for not more than 180 days or a fine of not more
9 than $500.00, or both. As used in this subsection, "emergency"
10 means a situation in which property or human life is in jeopardy
11 and the prompt summoning of aid is essential.