Safety Law News for June 14, 2018

  • In Indiana, the Portage Township School Board approved a new school safety plan.  The plan will emphasize mental health counseling, monitoring of student electronic devices, expanding the bullying hotline, adoption of restorative justice principles, and replacing full-time police officers with part-time officers.

 

 

 

  • In Nevada, the Washoe County School Board has reaffirmed its opposition to proposals to arm educators in its schools.  The resolution adopted by the Board calls upon state and federal authorities to provide funding for additional school police officers, counselors, psychologists, social workers, firearm safety education programs, and security features in school buildings.