Safety in our Schools:
The U.S. House just passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the most significant new gun safety measures passed into law in decades. In NY, Gov. Hochul this week signed a new law requiring schools to consider the use of silent panic alarm systems to speed up emergency response. She also outlined plans for an expanded Reg Flag Law, with more training for educators and mental health professionals.
*Why this Matters: NEA President, Becky Pringle said it best...This is a good first step, and the bill will absolutely help save lives.
The U.S. House just passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the most significant new gun safety measures passed into law in decades. In NY, Gov. Hochul this week signed a new law requiring schools to consider the use of silent panic alarm systems to speed up emergency response. She also outlined plans for an expanded Reg Flag Law, with more training for educators and mental health professionals.
*Why this Matters: NEA President, Becky Pringle said it best...This is a good first step, and the bill will absolutely help save lives.