Schools would be required to implement a more stringent tornado drill policy under a bill heard by the Education Committee Jan. 27.<\/p>\n
LB741, introduced by Gretna Sen. John Murante, would require each public school board to adopt a policy and response plan that includes:
\n\u2022 at least three tornado drills per year;
\n\u2022 a diagram showing a visible route to tornado shelters;
\n\u2022 provisions relating to safe and orderly movement of students and staff to a sheltered area; and
\n\u2022 what to do when a tornado siren is sounded.<\/p>\n
Andrew Dolan, an elementary school student, testified in support of the bill. He said his school has numerous fire drills but only one tornado drill each year.<\/p>\n
\u201cTornadoes can appear quickly and cause a lot of damage,\u201d he said. \u201cThis will make schools safer for students and staff because we will be better prepared.\u201d<\/p>\n
Norris Public Schools Superintendent John Skretta also supported the bill, saying that tornado safety has a new importance to him after a May 2004 tornado destroyed his school.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe simple educational standard addressed in this bill is that repetition is essential to learning,\u201d Skretta said. \u201cThese provisions can be readily complied with. Vigilance is our single best asset.\u201d<\/p>\n
No one testified in opposition and the committee took no immediate action on the bill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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