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Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

School Districts Identify Actions to Improve School Safety Through Self-Assessment

Report 04-27, March 2004

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Report Summary

As required by Florida Statutes, school districts have used a self-assessment process to develop corrective action recommendations to improve school safety. Districts report meeting an average of 90% of the state's 29 safety and security best practices. However, 18% or more of Florida's school districts reported not fully meeting four best practices-those governing appropriate equipment to protect property and records; program accountability mechanisms; emergency response procedures; and school systems to minimize the risk for students indicating or exhibiting suicidal behavior.

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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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