Articles tagged as: school safety
May 13, 2019
Mental Health Central Topic Of Indiana School Safety Academy
Mental health and social-emotional learning are a central topics for the two-day training, which comes after two school shootings in Indiana last year.
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2019 Legislative Wrap-Up: School Safety Bills
After two school shootings in Indiana last year, lawmakers and Governor Eric Holcomb called school safety a top priority.
Read MoreApril 3, 2019
Lawmakers Move To Prohibit Projectiles During School Safety Trainings
The amendment comes in response to teachers injured during active shooter training earlier this year.
Read MoreApril 3, 2019
School Safety Referendum One Step Closer To Becoming New Funding Option For Schools
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill this week to let schools ask for tax hikes for safety costs alone.
Read MoreApril 3, 2019
Lawmakers Move To Prohibit Projectiles During School Safety Trainings
The amendment comes in response to teachers injured during active shooter training earlier this year.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2019
House Unanimously Backs Harsher Penalties For Drivers Who Pass School Buses
House lawmakers unanimously approved legislation Monday that creates harsher penalties for drivers who illegally pass school buses.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2019
Teachers Shot 'Execution Style' With Pellets During Active Shooter Training
The bullets resulted in welts and blood, and teachers outside the room reported hearing screams.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2019
Indiana Lawmakers Revise Bill On Passing Stopped Buses
The Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee on Wednesday amended the bill to bar schools or camera vendors from making money from the camera enforcement.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2019
All The School Safety Bills Proposed At The Statehouse This Year
After shootings in two Indiana schools in 2018, lawmakers across the state are proposing legislation aimed at making Hoosier students safer. Here are the measures they'll debate and vote on this session.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2019
State Representatives Advance Bill To Fund Firearm Training For Teachers
Lawmakers say the program is not meant to replace other preventive measures, like increased school security and mental health services.
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