California schools must comply with several laws related to school safety. Further, emerging technology offers schools several ways to bolster school security. However, the laws fail to provide comprehensive guidelines as to what school districts can and are legally authorized to do to promote school safety. This presentation will provide a comprehensive list of actions schools can take to both comply with safety laws and explore options to further increase school security. These safety steps will help schools develop a plan to ensure their school sites are safe while honoring the rights of all involved.