School Safety
Compliance Checker

Use the compliance checker above: select your state to see if you have an active mapping mandate, a funded grant program, pending legislation, or no current requirement. As of 2025-2026, 16 states have active mapping legislation. Even states without mandates may have local requirements or voluntary programs.

A mandate legally requires schools to produce and share mapping documentation — non-compliance can have consequences. A grant program provides funding for schools to voluntarily create mapping documentation but does not legally require it. Five states (TX, NJ, VA, WV, WI) have mandates. Eleven states (FL, GA, MI, IN, KY, NE, IL, MN, LA, MD, SC) have grant programs.

Even without a state mandate, school safety documentation provides significant value. First responders in every state benefit from detailed building maps for pre-incident planning. Many local fire departments and law enforcement agencies actively seek this information. Proactive documentation also demonstrates risk management best practices and may benefit your school's insurance and liability position.

Professional 3D laser scanning for school safety documentation costs $0.20-$0.70 per square foot with a $1,000 minimum project. For a standard 50,000 sqft school, expect $10,000-$20,000. Matterport virtual tours for schools start at $1,500 per building. Many state grant programs cover these costs. Pricing varies by location and project scope.

This tool provides a general overview of state-level legislation based on publicly available information. For definitive compliance guidance, consult your state's Department of Education or legal counsel. School safety requirements can change as new legislation is enacted. This tool is updated periodically but may not reflect the most recent legislative changes.