In July 2025, the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) released Version 7 of its K‑12 School Safety & Security Guidelines. Key updates include:
- A new Digital Infrastructure layer emphasizing cybersecurity and system management.
- A consolidated Campus Perimeter layer combining property and parking lot oversight.
- Extensive coverage of Visitor Entry Processes, including workflow diagrams and best practices.
These updates reinforce a layered, tiered approach—running from district-wide systems to classroom interiors—with a strong focus on policies, access control, ID verification, and technology convergence.
How PassagePoint EDU Aligns with PASS Guidelines
1. Digital Infrastructure Layer
- PassagePoint EDU is a cloud-based visitor management platform, managed and secured remotely, meeting PASS’s new digital emphasis.
- Conducts secure identity checks, keeps digital logs, and offers audit trails to align with cybersecurity policies.
2. Visitor Entry & Access Control
- Supports ID scanning, driver’s license OCR, and photo verification during check-in—essential steps per PASS’s recommendations.
- Integrates screening against sex offender registries and internal prohibited-person lists, and flags matches instantly.
- Offers both Self‑Sign‑In Kiosk and Desktop Portal modes to regulate first-time vs. returning visitor workflows per PASS best practices.
3. Visitor Badge Issuance
- Automatically prints or displays visitor badges with school branding, visitor name, type, and expiration.
- Supports color-coded badge types (e.g. parent, vendor, volunteer) so staff can visually identify visitor roles at a glance.
4. Policies, Procedures & Staff Training
- Supports exportable reports for audit trails, compliance documentation, and training reinforcement.
- Configurable rules and workflows help staff consistently follow PASS-recommended procedures.
5. Integration with Campus Controls
- Works with access control or door‑lock systems to automate visitor permissions, aligning with PASS’s layered physical security goals.
- Synchronizes with scheduling or HR systems to pre-screen visitors or manage expected appointments.
Final Thoughts
PASS Guidelines Version 7 raises the bar for K–12 visitor management by prioritizing digital infrastructure, structured visitor workflows, compliance screening, and integration with campus security layers. PassagePoint EDU’s modular platform supports these elements directly—allowing schools to implement layered best practices, secure each entry point, and maintain clear audit trails.
By aligning with PASS standards and focusing on scalable design, flexible deployment, and compliance-ready features, PassagePoint positions itself as an ideal partner for schools striving to meet or exceed the most recent guidance in K–12 security and visitor safety.