NOVI, Mich. (WXYZ) — Starting next school year, all Michigan schools will be required to implement the same emergency response protocols, eliminating the current confusion caused by varying systems across districts.

Watch Jolie Sherman's and Brittany Toolis' video report: Michigan schools to adopt standardized emergency response protocols Michigan schools to adopt standardized emergency response protocols

Some schools, like the Novi Community School District, are already ahead of the curve.

The standardized response terminology aims to create consistency in how schools respond to emergencies, ensuring everyone from students and staff to parents and first responders understands exactly what actions to take.

"A lot of schools have developed their own language. They may have made co

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