• Going against a recommendation by schools Superintendent, a Maryland Board of Education votes to use state funding to pay for school security personnel and equipment, along with mental health services.
• Tennessee teachers Union does not want teachers armed in schools and opposes legislation being considered by state legislature.
• Florida officials consider using retired cops to provide school safety schools while saving money.
• U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer introduced legislation to strengthen and expand the existing COPS Secure Our Schools grants program to provide schools with more resources.