Updates to the Commissioner’s Regulations 155.17

According to the recent amendments to New York State Education Department’s Commissioner’s Regulation §155.17, effective July 31, 2024, schools are required to notify parents, students, and staff at least one day, but no more than seven days, prior to conducting a lockdown drill.

Resources:

• Updates to the Commissioner’s Regulations 155.17 (PDF)
• Updates to Recent Amendments to Commissioner’s Regulation §155.17 – April 2025 Standardization in Language Related to Emergency Procedures (WEB) | (PDF)
• The Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE)
• Proposed Amendment of Section 155.17 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to School Safety Plan Requirements (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions About Amendments to Commissioner’s Regulation §155.17 (PDF)