School leaders say this new app will make students the eyes and ears on the ground.

The study says Indiana as a whole is one of the 10 worst states in the country for safe driving near schools.

The school district, Noblesville Diversity Coalition and NHS student leaders will host a community conversation about safety and inclusion Saturday at Ivy Tech Noblesville at 3 p.m.

The Indiana State Board of Education approved Jay School Corporation's request for a $500,000 loan at its meeting Tuesday.

The grant hopes to give students and teacher the tools to prevent and respond to violent attacks.

Officials say 370 school corporations requested a total of 3,231 devices during the first round in July.

Only one school has gone through the entire loan application process and received approval from the Indiana Board of Education earlier this month.

Nearly 50 Jay School Corporation employees volunteered to access the guns in the event of a school shooting, so they could respond while waiting for police.

McCormick praised Donnelly for his willingness to deliver federal help for Indiana schools. And she notes his recognition that the best support is flexible.

U.S Rep. Susan Brooks commented on the U.S Secretary of Education's possible reallocation of federal funds to allow states to purchase guns for schools.