Resources

Empowering School Safety Through Valuable Resources

Welcome to our Resource page, your go-to hub for essential information on school safety. Here are tools, guidelines, and support to enhance safety measures in Florida’s educational environments.

Essential Safety Resources

Explore valuable tools for enhancing school safety, mental health and threat management.

Florida Safe Schools Canine Program
Section 1006.121, Florida Statutes
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School Safety Requirements and Monitoring
Rule 6A-1.0018, Florida Administrative Code
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District School Board Duties Relating to Student Discipline and School Safety
Section 1006.07, Florida Statutes
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Office of Safe Schools Quick Statute Resources
FDOE reference page containing direct links to many of the Florida statutes and administrative rules governing school safety.
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Safe-School Officers at Each Public School
Section 1006.12, Florida Statutes
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Threat Management
Rule 6A-1.0019, Florida Administrative Code
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Florida Safety and Threat Management Portal
FDOE's statewide portal supports implementation and documentation of Florida's behavioral threat management process.
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Florida Harm Prevention and Threat Management
Florida's statewide K-12 behavioral threat management proces
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Florida Resiliency & Mental Health Resources
Provides FDOE information and resources related to student resiliency & mental health assistance
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Student Support Services
FDOE resources for school psychology, school counseling, school social work prevention and other student supports.
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Youth Mental Health Awareness and Assistance Training
Section 1012.584, Florida Statutes
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Mental Health Assistance Program
Section 1006.041, Florida Statutes
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Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Section 1012.583, Florida Statutes
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School Safety Best Practices
FDOE guidance highlighting school safety and security practices
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Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT)
FSSAT is Florida's primary physical site security assessment tool for K-12 public schools.
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FortifyFL
FortifyFL is Florida's statewide suspicious activity reporting tool
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School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting (SESIR)
FDOE's SESIR resources provide standardized codes guidance and related information for reporting incidents of crime
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SESIR & Discipline Data
Provides statewide and district-level SESIR and discipline data
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2026 School Safety Changes: House Bill 757
FDOE guidance outlining the school safety changes enacted through House Bill 757 during the 2026 Legislative Session
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Active Response and Mitigation of On-Campus Risks (ARMOR) Act
Section 1006.601, Florida Statutes
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Office of Safe Schools Memos & Letters
Provides current and archived FDOE guidance regarding school safety legislation, administrative rules and other school safety matters.
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Florida Department of Education Office of Safe Schools
The Office of Safe Schools provides statewide training and resources supporting school safety
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Florida School Safety Laws & Funding
Access FDOE resources related to school safety legislation & administrative rules
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FERPA Guidance for School Resource Officers and Law Enforcement Units
Official U.S. Department of Education guidance addressing FERPA responsibilities involving School Resource Officers
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U.S. Department of Education School Safety Resources
Federal resources addressing safe, healthy and supportive learning environments
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School Safety and Security
Senate Bill 7030 – 2019
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act
Senate Bill 7026 – 2018
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