slim_slag,
There does not seem to be a lot of communication at all on either side of the Mississippi. With AOPA working on this issue, I am sure there will be some changes in the near future that will be to the pilot's advantage.
Round here they all appear to be doing what is going to cause them least problems with the authorities if they get it wrong.
Something we are doing here is having a meeting Monday morning between Local Law Enforcement, TSA, Homeland Security, and all the area schools in order to make sure everything will be smooth for students. It is something that your friend should do too.
That is the best way to make sure there will be avoid any problems come October 20th.
Richard