Action Center: Secure Our Schools
Michigan families, educators, and community members have the power to move this legislation forward. Use the tools below to contact your representatives, download advocacy resources, and add your voice to the growing call for statewide BTAM standards.
Reach Your Lawmakers Directly
Your legislators need to hear from constituents. Use the official Michigan House and Senate lookup tools to find your specific district representatives, then send them the pre-written advocacy letter below.
- 1
Use the lookup tools above to find your State Representative and State Senator.
- 2
Copy the pre-written advocacy letter below and personalize the bracketed fields.
- 3
Paste the letter into your legislator's contact form or email it directly.
Copy & Send This Letter to Your Legislators
Personalize the fields in brackets, then paste into an email or the contact form on your legislator's website. Every message counts.
Dear [Representative / Senator Name], As a constituent and supporter of the Michigan Coalition for Safe Schools & Advocacy (MCSSA), I am writing to urge your active support for establishing comprehensive, statewide Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) standards through Proposed Sections 1308f through 1308i. Proactive threat assessment saves lives by identifying concerning behaviors early and connecting at-risk individuals with targeted support before a crisis occurs. Standardizing BTAM frameworks across all Michigan K–12 public schools, intermediate school districts (ISDs), and charter academies ensures that school safety is consistent, evidence-based, and proactive regardless of zip code. I ask that you prioritize legislation reinforcing BTAM readiness, multidisciplinary team training, and transparent reporting statewide. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to keeping Michigan students, educators, and communities safe. Sincerely, [Constituent Name] [City / School District] [Contact Information]
What Michigan Families & Educators Are Telling Us
The following data is drawn from anonymized submissions to MCSSA's BTAM Incident & Experience Reporting Form. All published summary data is stripped of personally identifiable information (PII) to protect families and students while providing lawmakers with clear, evidence-based public policy data.
of reporting parents and educators advocate for mandatory, standardized BTAM training across all 83 Michigan counties
of respondents reported that their school district had no formal, written BTAM policy at the time of their experience
of educators who submitted reports had received no BTAM-specific training during their career
reporting families said they did not know who to contact at their school when they observed a concerning behavioral warning sign
These findings reveal a consistent, statewide gap: Michigan schools are responding to threats reactively rather than proactively. Proposed Sections 1308f–1308i directly address each of these gaps — mandating BTAM teams, evidence-based protocols, certified training, and a statewide reporting system that gives policymakers the data they need to act.
All data is fully anonymized. No names, school identifiers, or personally identifiable information (PII) is published. Individual submissions are reviewed only by authorized MCSSA staff and are never shared with third parties.
Executive Policy Brief
Securing Michigan Schools Through Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management (BTAM)
A high-impact, single-page brief tailored for legislative staffers and state officials. Covers the problem statement, proposed legislative remedy (Sections 1308f–1308i), statewide implementation timeline, and MCSSA contact information.
For legislative briefings, expert testimony requests, or media inquiries, contact MCSSA at contact@mcssa-mi.org
Securing Michigan Schools Through Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management (BTAM)
Tailored for legislative staffers and state officials. Covers the problem statement, proposed remedy, implementation timeline, and MCSSA contact information.
Ready to Make Your Voice Heard?
Every constituent message matters. Contact your legislators today and help secure Michigan's schools.