patching...
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

School Safety

Thursday, January 24, 2013

School Safety Reforms Central to President Obama’s Gun Control Proposal

Westlake schools already have a number of security measures in place.

President Barack Obama presented a sweeping set of gun control recommendations last week, with many focused directly on increasing safety measures in schools. According to the Politics K-12 blog, the proposals signal a shift in federal priorities—the proposals ask for increases in school safety and mental health counseling funding, areas the administration has tried to cut in the budget in recent years. Check out the Politics K-12 post for a more in-depth look at the proposals, which includes creating model emergency response plans for institutions like schools and providing $50 million for training for professionals like social workers and counselors who plan to work with young adults. The full text of the plan can also be found on the …

Got a Hot Tip?