— In Kentucky, the Kentucky Nurses Association School Nurse Task Force believes each school should have one nurse for every 750 students “every day, all day.” It is making its case to the legislature, asking for a $3 million pilot program that would allow it to place 56 school nurses in schools with the greatest need and measure the impact.
— In West Virginia, the West Virginia Education Association filed for a court injunction, challenging the safety of the state’s COVID school re-entry map. They are seeking a new model based on science and data based on medical professionals.
— In Colorado, the Douglas County commissioners have voted to continue their school resource officer program. In the County, the focus on school safety became enhanced in 2019 after a shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch left one student dead and eight others injured. The Commissioner’s believe that County residents are grateful the officers are returning.
— In New Mexico, all public schools are now using the application called “Rave Mobile Safety Panic Button” in all K-12 schools across the state. The application immediately calls 9-1-1 and simultaneously notifies those on campus of the type of event with a push of the button no matter where on campus an emergency takes place.