The Support Services Section focuses its attention on assisting school systems and schools with Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Bullying Prevention, Discipline (SIR), Health Services and School Nursing, and School Safety.
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Description
Jamari Terrell Williams Student Bullying Act
Jamari Terrell Williams Student Bullying Model Policy
Harassment Complaint Follow-up sample
Harassment Complaint Sample Form
The Jamari Terrell Williams Harassment Act 2018-472
Stop bullying sample form for schools
Assess Bullying
Prevention at School
Definitions and resources for bullying prevention
An educational guide on bullying and substance abuse.
How to prevent bullying by involving school staff, parents, and other caring adults.
This website offers guidance for parents, and the community to help kids prevent bullying.
US Department of Education Stop Bullying Website
Harassment Prevention Section 16-28B, Informational codes
Alabama Train-the-Trainers by In-Service Region
Suicide Prevention Code
Jason Flatt Act (Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention)
Child Abuse
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Description
Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse/ Neglect
This law requires that law enforcement notify local school districts of low risk juvenile sexual offenders attending school with the general population.
Annalyn’s Model Policy
Erin’s Law requires that all public schools in each state implements a prevention-oriented child abuse program.
Governor’s Report – Erin’s Law Task Force
Alabama Mandatory Reporting Law
Resources
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Description
The site establishes a one-stop hub for individuals, schools, businesses, and other organizations to find U.S. government tools, information, and resources to reduce their risk of ransomware attacks and improve resilience.
Seclusion and Restraint
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Description
Seclusion and Restraint Training 4-12-2021
School Safety
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Description
A Section 504 Guide to Support the Alabama Literacy Act
Section 504 Resources from the Office of Civil Rights
Diabetes Care / The Safe at Schools Law Act 2014-437
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Icons for rooms in nSide
Icons for Schools in nSide
Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
School Safety – Crisis Planning
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Description
This is a national campaign that raises public awareness of the indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, as well as the importance of reporting suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement.
This report presents the most recent data available on school crime and student safety. The indicators in this report are based on information drawn from a variety of data sources.
Strategies are provided on how to create a Crisis Plan.
Emergency Operations Planning is a central component to the health, safety and welfare of the students and staff. Use this brochure to help guide your decision making processes.
Sample crisis plan to guide LEAs through the process of recovery after a crisis.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, School Safety, Grant Funding, Planning and Training, and Resources.
School Safety – Forms
Title
Description
Threat Assessment in Schools: A Guide to Managing Threatening Situations and to Creating Safe School Climates
School Safety – Human Trafficking
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Description
Blue Campaign Human Trafficking: One Voice, One Mission
School Safety – Manual of Laws
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Description
A Manual of State Laws and Regulations 2023
A Manual of State Laws and Regulations 2022
A Manual of State Laws and Regulations 2021
A Manual of State Laws and Regulations 2020
School Safety – Presentations
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Description
School Based Mental Health Safety Conference
School Safety Drills in a COVID-19 Environment Safety Conference
School Safety – Resources
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Description
Campus Resilience Program Exercise Starter Kits
How to complete a central office template
Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning for Education Agencies: Ensuring Continuity of Teaching and Learning During Prolonged Absences, Dismissals and Closures
Cyber Safety Quick links for Protecting Youth: Empowering Students to Become Responsible Digital Citizens and Engage Online Safety
ALEA Cyber Tip line
NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children that provides age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on and offline.
Operation Lifesaver top priority is to educate people on how to be safe around highway-rail grade crossings and railroad tracks. The website also offers free lesson plans and resources for teachers.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, School Safety, Grant Funding, Planning and Training, and Resources
FEMA School Safety: Planning, Training and Resources
Alabama Safety Council
The National Resource Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention
School Safety – Safety Planning
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Description
FEMA, Emergency Management Institute, Independent Study Program Course List and National Incident Management System (NIMS) Courses
Discipline (SIR) – Handbook
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Description
ALSDE Data Code Manual
SIR Resources Guide June 2018
Title IV, Part A (SSAE)
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Description
ALSDE Use of Title IV, Part A funds
Title IV, Part A Allocations FY 2024
Title IV, Part A Allocations FY 2023
Title IV, Part A Allocations FY 2022
Title IV, Part A Allocations FY 2021
Title IV, Part A Allocations FY 2020
Title IV, Part A Consolidated State Plan
State At-Risk Plan
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Description
State At-Risk Plan FY24
FY2024 State At-Risk Allocations
FY2023 State At-Risk Allocations
FY 2022-2023 State At-Risk Application
FY 2021 State At-Risk Allocations
State At-Risk Application 2021-2022
State At-Risk Application 2020-2021