New York State Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE)
The New York State Education Department is committed to promoting safe learning environments where students and teachers work collaboratively in pursuit of academic excellence and social and emotional growth. The information on this page provides safety resources and guidance to school officials about the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act related to:
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School Safety Plans
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Codes of Conduct
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Child Abuse in an Educational Setting
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Fingerprinting Regulations
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School Violence Prevention & Intervention (Including training and workshops)
You will also find resources related to school safety and school climate on the New York State Center for School Safety (CFSS) website. The CFSS is a contracted technical assistance center of the NYS Education Department that provides professional development, technical assistance and direct support to school and district personnel and parents and students in creating and maintaining safe and healthy learning environments for all New York State students.
News
School Safety Plans
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Resources
- Memo Regarding School Building-Level Emergency Response Plans District-Wide Safety Plans for the 2022-23 School Year via SED Monitoring
- New York State Center for School Safety
- Plan Development Resource Packet for Districts and Schools (
2.2 MB) - District-Wide Safety Plan Self-Assessment Checklist ( 312KB)
- Building-Level Safety Plan Self-Assessment Checklist ( 283KB)
- Cybersecurity Annex Tip Sheet ( 147 KB)
- Floor Plan Tip Sheet ( 170 KB)
- Continuity of Operations Plan Elements ( 178 KB)
- Quick Guide to Emergency Response Planning Requirements (68 KB)
- Emergency Response Chart (
70 KB) - Information from the National Association of School Psychologists regarding mitigating psychological effects of drills
- Resources related to Board adoption of policy and open meetings:
- US Department of Education, Office of Safe and Healthy Students, (OSHS), Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMS TA Center)
- New York State School Violence/Active Shooter Resource Guide - July 2019 - Developed by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and the New York State Emergency Management Association Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sponsor the Ready Campaign. Ready is a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters. The goal of the campaign is to get the public involved and ultimately to increase the level of basic preparedness across the nation, includes materials targeted to specific audiences, including schools.
The New York State Health Department provides useful emergency preparedness information and activities for parents and educators
Memos and Guidance from SED
- Report of School Closure and Report of School Re-opening 2021-22 School Year ( 167KB) September 28, 2021
- Updating and Submitting 2021-22 School Year School Building-Level Emergency Response Plans and Information Related to District-Wide School Safety Plans ( 191KB) September 2021
- Reporting Snow Days in School Year 2020-21 Using the Report of School Closure and Report of School Re-Opening - ( 183KB) January 6, 2021
- New Legislation Requiring School Districts Adopt Continuation of Operations Plans in Response to a Pandemic as Part of the District Safety Plan ( 70KB) December 2020
- Suggested Considerations in Planning Required Emergency Drills for New York State Schools (197 KB) September 2020
- 2020-21 School Reopening - Instructional Models Report and Report of School Closure and Report of School Re-Opening () - September 2020
- Updating and Submitting School Building-Level Emergency Response Plans and Information Related to District-Wide Safety Plans for the 2020-21 School Year ( 94KB) - August 2020
- Recent Legislative and Regulatory Changes Related to Adopting Memoranda of Understanding Regarding the Role of a School Resource Officer in a School - September 2019
- Recent Audits Related to School Safety Planning Requirements;
Updating and Submitting School Building-Level Emergency Response Plans; and Information Related to District-Wide Safety Plans for the 2019-20 School Year ( 261KB) - August 2019 - Memo Regarding New Laws Affecting School Safety ( 145KB) - August 2019
- 2019 NYSED/OAG guidance on school discipline policies
Codes of Conduct
Codes of conduct on school property - Education Law – Chapter 16, Title II, ARTICLE 55, § 2801
Commissioner's Regulation - CR 100.2(l)
Child Abuse in an Educational Setting
Reporting Requirements - This information outlines the required reporting process for reporting allegations of child abuse in an educational setting.
Confidential Report of Allegation of Child Abuse in an Education Setting:
Report
Form 
- This form is completed by school/district staff after the incident has been investigated by the school or district and is submitted to law enforcement and the Office of School Personnel Accountability (OSPRA) at OSPRA@nysed.gov. (See Reporting Requirements above for details.)
Definitions - This document defines key terms relevant to the reporting requirements and completing the report, as outlined in Education Law Article 23-B.
Fingerprinting Regulations
School Violence Prevention and Intervention
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Training Workshops in School Violence Prevention and Intervention
Approved Providers of Training:
- Download Application Forms here for first time Approval as a Provider of Course Work or Training in SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION. Certification as a provider is valid for six years. For assistance call 518-486-6090.
- Instructions For Applying
- Required For Application Approval
There is no deadline for submission, but applications must be accompanied by supporting materials and a $600 application processing fee. Certification is valid for six years. Submit completed Applications for Approval, including the fee made payable to the New York State Education Department to:
New York State Education Department
Student Support Services
Education Building, Room 318-M
Albany, NY 12234