- In Pennsylvania, the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit (WIU) 7 Crossroads School has adopted radio frequency identification (RFID) pendants, citing a desire to better protect students and staff and deescalate altercations.
- In Florida, a new state law took effect this month that holds school districts accountable for making sure children get to school safely.
- In Pennsylvania, the West Jefferson School District will use Raptor software to screen visitors who want to enter school buildings. It uses a database to screen out people who are listed as sexual offenders under Megan’s Law.
- In Louisiana, public schools in Louisiana will have the option to instruct elementary students on gun safety. Under a new law, educators may provide students with “age and grade appropriate” firearm accident prevention and safety instruction.