~ New criteria provide a consistent framework for evaluating campus safety risks and responding to potential threats across Florida’s public universities ~
MIAMI, Fla.—Today, the Florida Board of Governors (Board) took action to enhance campus safety standards across the State University System of Florida (System). In accordance with Florida law, the Board approved the System-wide campus security risk assessment criteria and the behavioral threat assessment criteria.
“Student, faculty, and staff safety is a top priority for the Board, and the development of these standards ensures the System takes a unified and thorough approach to the security of our campuses,” said Board Chair Alan Levine. “Florida’s public university first responders and emergency managers are second to none, and the Board is proud to support their mitigation and preparedness efforts.”
“A secure learning environment is essential to student success, and these criteria will give a comprehensive view of the System’s strengths and areas for improvement,” said System Chancellor Ray Rodrigues. “I thank Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for prioritizing student safety through the passage of HB 757 this year. We will continue to collaborate in ensuring our universities have the resources they need to implement proactive strategies that support campus communities.”
The campus security risk assessment criteria establish the minimum requirements for evaluating institutional vulnerabilities, security capabilities, and preparedness across all university operations.
The behavioral threat assessment criteria establish minimum criteria when conducting behavioral threat assessments, including addressing model standards; triage and initial assessment; risk assignment and ongoing oversight; privacy compliance; and training.
Additionally, the Florida Board of Governors approved the Public Notice of Intent to Adopt Regulation 3.0015, Campus Safety and Security, to implement provisions of 2026 HB 757. The proposed regulation establishes operational definitions and implementation requirements to support a consistent, System-wide approach to campus safety and security. The regulation also establishes a process to facilitate the transfer of educational records between Florida public institutions.
The proposed regulation will be available for public comment for 14 days. If no concerns are raised during the comment period, the regulation will be presented to the Board for final approval at its next meeting.
Today’s action establishes consistent expectations for campus security and behavioral threat assessment practices across the State University System of Florida. As universities continue to strengthen their safety and security operations, these standards will support proactive risk management, informed planning, and the safety of students, faculty, and staff across the System.
More information can be found in the Board Campus Safety and Student Success Committee agenda materials here.
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