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[ADDENDUM #2] MOTION FOR THE CITY COMMISSION (GOVERNING BOARD) TO CERTIFY THAT THE PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER SCHOOLS (LOC.# 5051, 5081, 5121, & 0351) COMPLY WITH THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL PUBLIC SAFETY ACT (SB7026) AND APPLICABLE FLORIDA STATUTES FOR THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The Florida Legislature recently signed into law the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act (SB 7026). This legislation outlines significant reforms to make Florida schools safer, while keeping firearms out of the hands of mentally ill and dangerous individuals.
2. SB7026 mandates that school districts must complete a school security risk assessment in accordance with Section 1006.1493, Florida Statutes, and assessments must be conducted in consultation with local law enforcement. The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) has established the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT) online application to meet this requirement. The FSSAT requires that schools identify strategies and resources being used to help to ensure a safe and healthy school. Further, the report requires that the Fiscal Impact be reported, based on the strategies and resources identified.
3. On October 14th, 2018, the Pembroke Pines Charter Schools were notified by the School Board of Broward County (SBBC) that SBBC sponsored Charter School Governing Boards must certify compliance with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act (SB 7026) and applicable Florida Statutes by October 26th, 2018. See attached exhibit #1 "SB 7026 Compliance Forms".
4. Recommend the City Commission to certify that the Pembroke Pines Charter Schools (Loc.# 5051, 5081, 5121, & 0351) comply with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act (SB 7026) and applicable Florida Statutes for the 2018-19 school year.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:
a) Initial Cost: None
b) Amoun...
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