by Bernie James • • Comments Off on School Safety Law News for 4/17/12
When a student received a text message saying that another student was heading toward campus with a gun, the recipient notified an SRO, who promptly put the campus into an unusual Code Red lock down.
After students taunted black classmates with a noose during a fire and rescue class, their Maryland school district suspended at least several offenders and is increasing its diversity training efforts. The district, whose initial response was criticized, says it is seeking county-wide reform.
Arizona educators are asking parents to take more responsibility for student safety, away from campus and after school hours, particularly a private lot known as “Happy Hill” is increasingly the site of adolescent fights.