Safety Law News for 1/25/13

• 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.