Alberta implements new safety measures for school boards

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“That is why we are introducing the new School Critical Emergency Standards, backed by our $22 million investment in safer schools. These clear, consistent provincial expectations will ensure that every school board, school and Early Childhood Service operator is fully prepared to prevent, respond to and recover from critical emergencies – giving parents the peace of mind they deserve.”

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Red Deer Public Schools Board Chair Nicole Buchanan commented on the new guidelines in the province’s news release.

“Establishing clear, consistent provincial standards is an important step in strengthening emergency preparedness across Alberta’s schools,” she said.

“These standards provide school boards with a common framework while recognizing the unique needs of individual school communities. By strengthening prevention, preparedness, response and recovery, we can help ensure our schools are better equipped to respond when emergencies occur and support students, staff and families.”

All school boards must establish a framework by Jan. 4, 2027.

Additionally, every school must have a School Critical Emergency Plan that aligns with its school authority’s framework by April 5, 2027.

The government notes too that for the purposes of critical emergency standards, Early Childhood Service operators will need to establish both a Critical Emergency Framework and Critical Emergency Plan by Jan. 4, 2027, and April 5, 2027, respectively.

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