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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:

• School Safety Plans

• Memos and Guidance

• Codes of Conduct

• Child Abuse in an Educational Setting

• Fingerprinting Regulations

• 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

• Training Resource for District Leaders to Provide Mandated Training for Staff as Required by The Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Project SAVE)

• Free Training for School Leaders and Staff on Emergency Response Planning ( 221KB)

School Safety Plans

• Resources

  • Memo Regarding School Building-Level Emergency Response Plans District-Wide Safety Plans for the 2022-23 School Year via SED Monitoring
    • BOCES and Public School Districts and Schools (Excluding Charter Schools)
    • Charter Schools Only
  • 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:
  • • New York State Department of State
  • New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA)
  • 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)
    • Introduction to Incident Command Systems (ICS) for Schools
  • Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans
  • Multihazard Emergency Planning for Schools Toolkit
  • 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 2022-23 School Year ( 167KB) October 20, 2022
  • 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 

  Archived Documents

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

Education Law Article 23-B

Reporting Requirements - This information outlines the required reporting process for  allegations of child abuse in an educational setting.

Confidential Report of Allegation of Child Abuse in an Education Setting:

Section 100.2; Subdivision (hh) of Commissioner's Regulation - Reporting Child Abuse in an Educational Setting

Report Form - See Reporting Requirements above for details on how to use this form.  This form is to be completed by school staff who witness or are made aware of a potential incident of child abuse in an educational setting.  The form is submitted to the superintendent and law enforcement and after the incident has been been investigated by the school or district it is then submitted to the Office of School Personnel Accountability (OSPRA) at OSPRA@nysed.gov.

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

Fingerprinting Regulations

Questions and Answers Concerning the Applicability of SAVE and the School Employee Fingerprinting and Child Abuse Reporting Legislation to Charter Schools

School Violence Prevention and Intervention

• Training Workshops in School Violence Prevention and Intervention

  Approved Providers of Training:
  • Alphabetical List by Provider

• 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
  • Application for Approval as a Provider
  • Instructions on Completing the Application
  • Instructor Qualifications Form
  • Provider Agreement
  • Required Components
  • Course Outline or Syllabus

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

Last Updated: November 14, 2022