Federal Commission on School Safety
December 2018 · p. 124
“all classrooms should have locks that allow the teacher to lock the classroom door from the inside.”
The report also calls for authorized access from outside the classroom.
School safety compliance means meeting applicable codes and putting safety recommendations into practice. Major school safety reports recommend classroom doors that lock from the inside, without opening the door or stepping into the hallway. K-I-S-T Locks help schools act on that recommendation with quick, simple operation on existing classroom doors.
Across these reports, one practical priority stands out: give classroom occupants a way to secure the door from inside. Read the excerpts and full reports below.
December 2018 · p. 124
“all classrooms should have locks that allow the teacher to lock the classroom door from the inside.”
The report also calls for authorized access from outside the classroom.
March 2015 · pp. 32–33
“classroom and other safe-haven areas to have doors that can be locked from the inside.”
Recommendation No. 1 emphasizes interior locking for classrooms and other safe-haven areas.
Classroom Safety Procedures · p. 1
“Ensure that doors lock from the inside. This allows students and staff to lock them without having to exit the room.”
Practical guidance from Implementing Physical Safety Measures Effectively at Schools.
U.S. Department of Justice · 2024 · pp. 342, 351
“so that doors can be locked from the inside.”
Recommendation 9.1 calls for upgrading or replacing doors or locks so occupants do not have to expose themselves to a threat to secure a room.
January 2019 · p. 85
“All teachers should be able to lock doors from within the classroom, and keys should be on their person at all times.”
From the High School Public Safety Commission’s Initial Report.
2026 · p. 57 · Recommendation 1
“Ensure that every classroom door has a functional lock that can be engaged from inside the room.”
The Role of Locked Doors and Access Control in School-Based Active Shooter Events prioritizes interior locking without a key, while emphasizing code-compliant hardware.
Page numbers refer to the reports’ printed pages. These reports recommend safety practices; they do not constitute certification or endorsement of K-I-S-T Locks.
K-I-S-T Locks help schools add simple interior locking to existing classroom doors. Pair the right hardware with staff training, routine checks, and your school’s safety procedures.
Secure the classroom from within, without opening the door or entering the hallway—the central recommendation shared by the reports above.
A quick, intuitive motion lets staff and students engage the lock from inside. Simple operation helps occupants act promptly during a lockdown.
Simple mechanical operation requires no batteries, network connections, or IT infrastructure. Include the lock in routine door and hardware checks to keep it ready for use.
K-I-S-T Locks have been found compliant with applicable building-code requirements. Request the compliance documentation for your lock model and installation, including applicable life-safety and accessibility requirements.
Controlled keys allow authorized first responders and administrators to unlock the door from outside, supporting emergency access alongside interior locking.
Teachers, substitutes, and students can visually confirm that the K-I-S-T Lock is engaged without opening the door to check from the hallway.
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