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 video report: Michigan working to standardize response terminology in emergencies

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 code words. Their staff might be well trained on what that terminology was, but the community,

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