TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A new bill proposed in Florida, House Bill 23, aims to require teachers to receive special training for handling mass casualty events, including recognizing warning signs of a mass shooting.
The legislation, introduced by State Representative Dan Daley, seeks to equip teachers with the skills needed to identify immediate crises and respond effectively during such emergencies.
Daley, an alumnus of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, proposed the bill to enhance school safety measures.
State Representative Dan Daley, who graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, is the proponent of House Bill 23.
House Bill 23 is part of a broader effort to improve school safety in Florida by ensuring that educators are prepared for potential threats.
The bill focuses on training teachers to recognize early warning signs and respond appropriately during a mass casualty event.
The training proposed in House Bill 23 is focused on equipping teachers with the skills to recognize warning signs of an immediate crisis during a mass shooting.
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