ALICE Legal and Policy Framework Flashcards

Which U.S. federal law most directly supports schools adopting proactive response protocols like ALICE?

Answer: The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

ESSA encourages schools to implement evidence-based safety practices, which can include proactive response training like ALICE.

What is a primary legal consideration organizations must address before implementing ALICE training?

Answer: Reviewing state-specific statutes and local policies on active threat response

Organizations must review applicable state laws and district/institutional policies to ensure ALICE protocols align with legal requirements.

Which government agency publishes the 'Options-Based' guidance that aligns with ALICE's philosophy?

Answer: CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)

CISA's K-12 School Security Guide and related publications endorse options-based responses that parallel the ALICE framework.

Why do many school districts require parental notification before conducting ALICE drills with students?

Answer: To address potential psychological impact and maintain transparency with families

Notifying parents allows them to prepare children emotionally and address concerns, reducing trauma risk from realistic drills.

Which statement best describes the relationship between ALICE and OSHA workplace safety requirements?

Answer: OSHA's General Duty Clause can require employers to have an active-threat plan, and ALICE can help fulfill that obligation

OSHA's General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a hazard-free workplace, and having an active-threat response plan like ALICE supports compliance.

What does 'duty of care' mean in the context of an institution implementing ALICE training?

Answer: The responsibility to take reasonable steps to protect individuals from foreseeable harm, including active threats

Duty of care obligates institutions to take reasonable, foreseeable protective measures, which proactive training like ALICE helps fulfill.