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The League of Cities Task force wrote in a June report that it “strongly recommends” that the district consider metal detectors countywide while tackling the challenges of ensuring the fairness and consistency of their use. Photo Credit: Martin Lewison/flickr.com
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Stoneman Douglas High School Installs Metal Detectors

In the wake of the February 14th Parkland school shooting tragedy, the Broward County School District is presenting new security measures as a new school year approaches for students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High (MSDH), site of the mass shooting.

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In March 2018, President Donald J. Trump appointed DeVos to lead the Federal Commission on School Safety for swifty providing substantial and proactive recommendations to reform student safety and security at school. Photo Credit: WikimediaCommons/St.Louis Circuit Attorney's Office
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Betsy DeVos Says School Safety Commission Will Not Focus on Guns

In March 2018, President Donald J. Trump appointed DeVos to lead the Federal Commission on School Safety, being charged with swiftly providing substantial and actionable recommendations to reform student safety and security at school.

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The state of Connecticut (its capitol building shown here) will receive $10 million to improve security infrastructure at 182 public and private schools in 51 towns and cities across the state. Photo Credit: Connecticut State Capitol, Public Domain
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Funds Continue to Be Released for Connecticut’s School Safety Measures

On Feb. 2, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced a new third round of grants approved under the state’s School Security Grant Program to be dispersed to school districts across the state.

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Rep. Jenifer Loon, R-Minnesota presented her newly sponsored bill before the House Education Finance Committee (HEFC), which would allow school districts to fund and prioritize safety and security upgrades for Minnesota schools. Photo Credit: ImageCreator/Nick Youngson
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House Education Finance Committee Approves School Safety Bill for Minnesota Schools

Jenifer Loon, R-Minnesota presented her newly sponsored bill before the House Education Finance Committee (HEFC), which would allow school districts to fund and prioritize safety and security upgrades for Minnesota schools.

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