What does Missouri SB 68 require from my district?

Senate Bill 68 (effective Aug 28 2025) adds new statewide school-safety requirements.

Each district must designate a primary and secondary school safety coordinator and ensure they complete either FEMA IS-100.C and IS-200.C or MSBA’s “ICS for Schools” course within one year of designation.

The State Board of Education must update Missouri’s school-safety criteria to include these requirements by July 1 2026.

Facility security upgrades include anti-intruder door locks for interior doors and bullet-resistant window film for exterior entryways. Implementation is subject to appropriation and phased by deadline.Do we need to be fully compliant this year?

Do we need to be fully compliant this year?

Not immediately, but compliance timelines start now.

Law effective: Aug 28 2025

Training: Safety coordinators must complete required ICS training within one calendar year of designation.

Facility upgrades:

New doors installed after the effective date must meet the new security standards.

All existing doors and entryways must comply by July 1 2029, if funds are appropriated by the General Assembly.

Districts should begin designations, training registrations, policy revisions, and site assessments now to demonstrate good-faith progress and readiness for audit or board review.

What is an ICS Coordinator, and why does it matter?

“ICS” stands for Incident Command System, the standard emergency-management framework used nationwide. Under SB 68, every district must designate a primary and secondary school safety coordinator and complete the ICS training listed above within one year. ICS training ensures that schools speak the same operational language as police, fire, and emergency-management agencies, clarifying roles and improving coordination during crises. Tier One Safety Solutions provides certified ICS-compliant programs and support to help districts meet these standards efficiently.

Can our staff handle this internally?

Yes, many districts manage compliance internally as long as they:

Assign primary and secondary safety coordinators and track training completion within one year. ^{[§160.660 RSMo]}

Update policies and emergency operations plans to match the new criteria.

Plan for facility upgrades (locks and window film) noting the July 1 2029 deadline and funding dependency. [SB ⁶⁸ ⁽HCS/SS/SCS⁾]

Document all actions (training records, policy adoptions, site assessments) for accountability.

If your internal team lacks time, staff, or prior experience with safety-standard implementation, Tier One Safety Solutions can provide turnkey support—covering compliance planning, staff training, and site security assessments.

How do these standards apply to churches and businesses?

SB 68 applies to public school districts and charter schools (defined as “local educational agencies”). It does not extend to private businesses or churches unless they operate a charter or public school entity. [§¹⁶⁰.⁶⁶⁰ RSMᵒ]

However, these ICS-based and facility-security practices are recognized best standards for all organizations. Churches and businesses may voluntarily adopt them to enhance safety and risk management even though they are not legally required to do so.