SB 290: Require school building to have an exterior secure master key box

The bill requires public and chartered nonpublic schools to purchase and install an exterior secure master key box for each school building by June 30, 2027. The boxes must meet Underwriters Laboratories Standard 1037 and provide emergency access to law enforcement agencies and emergency responders from an exterior location designated by local authorities. Schools must collaborate with law enforcement to include necessary keys, access cards, and maps in the master key box and update these details when changes occur. Additionally, schools may apply for a safety training grant to cover installation costs, and records disclosing the location of these boxes are exempt from public record laws.