In a letter sent to all Florida superintendents, the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) now requires school districts to provide instruction on the Proper Use of FortifyFL to parents and guardians. This new requirement comes in response to a high volume of false tips being submitted through FortifyFL.
FortifyFL is a mobile app and web-based tool that allows students, parents, and community members in Florida to anonymously report suspicious activities, potential threats, or safety concerns related to schools. The app immediately forwards these reports to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials for rapid response.
It was developed as part of Florida’s school safety initiatives following the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy in 2018.
