The California Education Code (sections 32280-32288) outlines the requirements of all schools operating any kindergarten and any grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to write and develop a school safety plan relevant to the needs and resources of that particular school. 

In 2004, the Legislature and Governor recast and renumbered the Comprehensive School Safety Plan provisions in SB 719 and AB 115.  It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting the provisions to support California public schools as they develop their mandated comprehensive safety plans that are the result of a systematic planning process, that include strategies aimed at the prevention of, and education about, potential incidents involving crime and violence on school campuses.

The historical requirement of the Comprehensive School Safety Plan was presented in Senate Bill 187, which was approved by the Governor and chaptered in 1997.  This legislation contained a sunset clause that stated that this legislation would remain in effect only until January 1, 2000.  Senate Bill 334 was approved and chaptered in 1999 and perpetuated this legislation under the requirement of the initial legislation.  

All Comprehensive School Safety Plans are developed collaboratively with members of each School Safety Planning Committee and adopted by the Board of the Berryessa Union School District during the November board meeting.  If you have any further questions regarding Comprehensive School Safety Plans please contact Dan Norris, Director of MOT at (408) 923-1893.