Section 15.1-07-36 - School safety and security measures - Reports to superintendent of public instruction and legislative management1. As used in this section, "school safety and security measures" include: b. Purchasing security-related technology, including metal detectors, protective lighting, surveillance and monitoring equipment, alarms, special emergency communications equipment, electronic locksets, deadbolts, theft control devices, building access controls, and other similar security devices;c. Training in the use of security-related technology;d. Instituting student, staff, and visitor identification systems, including criminal background check software;e. Updating and exercising school emergency preparedness plans;f. Strengthening partnerships with public safety officials and local law enforcement;g. Modifying, improving, updating, or strengthening the interior or exterior of any school building to prevent unauthorized access to the school; andh. Installing or constructing any barrier on or around school property to prevent unauthorized access to the school.2. Each school district shall provide an annual report to the superintendent of public instruction before December first, providing the categories and amount spent on school safety and security measures during the previous school year. The superintendent of public instruction shall provide the annual report to the legislative management.Added by S.L. 2023 , ch. 194( HB 1337 ), § 1, eff. 8/1/2023.