ALICE ALICE Legal and Policy Framework

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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The Safe Schools Act of 1994

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The Gun-Free Schools Act

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The Clery Act

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Obtaining federal certification for each trainer

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Filing a report with the Department of Homeland Security

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Purchasing liability insurance from ALICE Training Institute

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)

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FBI

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FEMA

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Department of Education

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

To address potential psychological impact and maintain transparency with families

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Federal law mandates parental consent for all safety drills

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To comply with FERPA requirements

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ALICE Training Institute requires it for liability purposes

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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ALICE certification fully satisfies all OSHA active-shooter requirements

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OSHA prohibits ALICE-style counter training in workplaces

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ALICE is only applicable to educational settings and has no relevance to OSHA

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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The legal obligation to only call 911 and wait for law enforcement

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A requirement to hire armed security guards

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The duty to keep ALICE training materials confidential from staff