School Safety Center (SSC)

Welcome to the School Safety Center (SSC)

Overview

SSC Seal

In the Spring of 2019, the Utah State Legislature passed House Bill (H.B.) 120: Student and School Safety Assessment. The establishment of H.B. 120 formed the School Safety Center (SSC), a group of professionals from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Utah Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (OSUMH), and SafeUT at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute. The School Safety Center works together to strengthen school safety efforts through technical assistance, developing resources, training, and materials for school safety.

School Safety is Our Top Priority

Our Mission

To work collaboratively to provide technical assistance, training, and resources that support Local Education Agencies’ commitment to ensuring school safety and improving the climate of school communities

Our Vision

That each student learns in a safe and healthy school environment.

Contact Us

General Questions: schoolsafetyprograms@schools.utah.gov

Rhett Larsen
School Safety Specialist
Phone: (801) 538-7997 | E-mail

Melissa Muhlestein
Executive Secretary

Phone: (385) 295-7931 | E-mail