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Threats Are No Joke! Public Awareness Campaign
Announcement
As Texas students return to school this fall, the Texas School Safety Center has launched a public awareness campaign to give districts proactive tools to educate students and parents about the serious consequences of making or sharing threats. Intended for grades 4-12, the campaign includes a powerful PSA video and supporting resources, including teacher guides, a parent guide, conversation starters, social media graphics, and posters, to share the message Threats Are No Joke! - Don't do it. Don't share it. Report it!
Access the Threats Are No Joke! Campaign Toolkit
Sheriff School Safety Meeting Search
Resource
In accordance with Local Government Code, Chapter 85.024, as amended in the 89th Legislative Session, the Sheriff of all Texas counties is required to conduct a school safety meeting with local stakeholders at least once per year and report the meeting details to the Texas School Safety Center. The TxSSC provides a tool for searching the meetings by county and viewing details including the date, time, location, topics covered, and attendance records. Access the Sheriff School Safety Meeting Search.
Active Threat for Schools Toolkit
Resource
The Active Threat for Schools Toolkit provides resources to assist districts when creating an Active Threat for Schools Annex to their multi-hazard emergency operations plan. This annex ensures policies and procedures are in place to protect students, faculty, and staff from an active threat incident. The toolkit includes evaluation criteria, templates for the annex and recommended appendices, examples, an Active Threat for Schools Annex online course, and additional resources. Access the Active Threat for Schools Toolkit.
School Safety and Security Committee Guidelines
Resource
Texas Education Code specifically describes who shall serve on a School Safety and Security Committee, how often they shall meet and what they are charged to implement. This committee must actively participate in developing and implementing emergency plans for campuses and other facilities. The TxSSC has developed guidelines and FAQs to assist districts with this important task. Download the Committee Guidelines