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Safe Passage Act: District Safety & Security Best Practices
Section 1006.07(6), Florida Statutes
Violent events in schools around the country have brought increased focus on school safety. The Safe Passage Act was a product of the 2001 Legislature to ensure every child a safe passage through Florida's education system.The goal of this legislation is for every district to have a clearly directed safety and security program that is effective and cost efficient in meeting its intended purpose. That program would include comprehensive plans and procedures that promote the safety and security of students and staff, ensure that school facilities and equipment are safe and in good condition, and address the safe transportation of students.
The links below provide information compiled to assist Florida's school districts in their safety and security self-assessments.
2012 Safety and Security Best Practices (Year 11)
- Revised Best Practices for Safety and Security (PDF, 522KB)
2011 Safety and Security Best Practices (Year 10)
- Revised Best Practices for Safety and Security (Word, 786KB)
2010 Safety and Security Best Practices (Year 9)
- Revised Best Practices for Safety and Security (Word, 820KB)
2009 Safety and Security Best Practices (Year 8)
- Revised Best Practices for Safety and Security (Word, 850KB) (May 15, 2009)
2008 Safety and Security Best Practices (Year 7)
- Revised Best Practices for Safety and Security (Word, 793KB) (May 20, 2008)
- Technical Assistance Paper (Word, 204KB) (May 20, 2008)
2007 Safety and Security Best Practices (Year 6)
- Revised Best Practices for Safety and Security (Word, 783KB) (March 29, 2007)
- Technical Assistance Paper (Word, 205KB) (March 29, 2007)
2006 Safety and Security Best Practices (Year 5)
- Revised Best Practices for Safety and Security (Word, 784KB) (February 20, 2006)
- Technical Assistance Paper (PDF, 89KB) (February 20, 2006)
2005 Safety and Security Best Practices (Year 4)
- 2005 District Safety and Security Self-Assessment Reports (May 24, 2005)
- Revised Best Practices for Safety and Security (Word, 747KB) (February 17, 2005)
- Technical Assistance Paper (Word, 179KB) (February 17, 2005)
2004 Safety and Security Best Practices (Year 3)
- 2004 District Safety and Security Self-Assessment Reports (May 12, 2004)
- Revised Best Practices for Safety and Security (Word, 761KB) (November 17, 2003)
- Technical Assistance Paper (Word, 179KB) (December 22, 2003)
2003 Safety and Security Best Practices (Year 2)
- OPPAGA Information Brief (March 31, 2004)
Summary of District Self-Assessment Reports submitted in 2003. - 2003 District Safety and Security Self-Assessment Reports (May 27, 2003)
This link includes each district's self-assessment report. - Crosswalk Document (February 24, 2003)
This document cross-references Best Practices and Indicators between the current form and last year's form. Our thanks to Mike Ganio and Orange County Public Schools for sharing this tool. Word or PDF - Letter to Superintendents (November 22, 2002) (PDF, 412KB)
This is the cover letter that accompanied the Technical Assistance Paper (below) and final version of the Best Practices for Safety and Security. - Technical Assistance Paper (November 22, 2002) (PDF, 178KB) How to comply with the Safe Passage Act.
- Revised Best Practices for Safety and Security (November 8, 2002)
2002 Safety and Security Best Practices (Year 1)
- OPPAGA Information Brief (September 30, 2002) (PDF)
Summary of District Self-Assessment Reports submitted in 2002. - 2002 District Safety and Security Self-Assessment Reports (July 1, 2002)
This link includes each district's self-assessment report. - Process for Submittal of Safety and Security Self-Assessments (June 7, 2002) (PDF)
This is the memorandum to Superintendents on the report submittal process.
Additional Resources
- Florida Statutes: Safety and Security Best Practices
Section 1006.07(6), F.S. which requires the district safety and security self-assessments.