Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE)
The New York State Education Department is committed to promoting safe learning environments where students and teachers work collaboratively in pursuit of academic excellence and social and emotional growth. The information on this page provides safety resources and guidance to school officials about the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. It also provides a guidance document for the completion of school safety plans. The information is especially useful for school administrators and others concerned about school safety.
Addt'l School Safety Resources
Child Abuse in an Educational Setting
School Violence Prevention & Intervention Training
New York State Center for School Safety:
Website: http://nyscenterforschoolsafety.org 
This site has safety resources for schools and communities as well as
information about training opportunities.
School Safety Plans
Relevant Regulation - CR 155.17(e)(1)
Guidance
Document for School Safety Plans 
(724 KB)
District-Wide School Safety Plan: Technical Assistance Chart
Checklists for Safety Plans:
- Building
Level Safety Plan Checklist
(122.0 KB) - District
Wide Safety Plan Checklist (103.0 KB)
Additional School Safety Resources:
The National Education Association(NEA) and the
National Education Association Health Information Network(NEA
HIN) developed this easy-to-use crisis guide with essential,
to-the-point advice for schools and districts. This step-by-step
resource created by educators for educators can make it easier
for NEA leaders, school district administrators, and principals
to keep schools safe - so teachers can teach and children can
learn. School
Crisis Guide
The Emergency Management Institute had developed
the Introduction
to Incident Command Systems (ICS) for Schools course to promote
schools safety. ICS is a standard, on scene, all-hazard incident
management approach.
Practical
Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools and Communities ,
U.S. Department of Education, August 2004 - These checklists provide
general guidance that can be adapted as appropriate to each district's
or school's circumstances. Taking action now can save lives, prevent
injury, and minimize property damage in the moments of a crisis.
If you do not have a crisis plan in place, it is time to develop
one.
Codes of Conduct
Codes of conduct on school property - Education Law – Chapter 16, Title II, ARTICLE 55, § 2801
Relevant Regulation - CR 100.2(l)
Child Abuse in an Educational Setting
Article 23-B:
Confidential Report of Allegation of Child Abuse in an Education Setting
Report
form - Page 1 (34.5 KB)
Fingerprinting Regulations
School Violence Prevention and Intervention Training Workshops in School Violence Prevention and Intervention
Approved Providers of Training:
Field Memos
Field memo from September 2001 - Instruction in Civility, Citizenship and Character Education
Field memo - Enrollment of Youth Released from Residential Placements -- Project SAVE requirements for enrollment of youth upon release from residential facilities.