Committee advances $40 million school‑safety funding amendment after requests far exceed available dollars A strike‑everything amendment to HB 23 76 would appropriate $40 million from the state general fund to ADE for a school safety program focused on school resource officers and safety personnel. ADE and school leaders said requests for safety funds far exceed the proposal, but supported the targeted approach.

Arizona's committee just approved a $40 million funding amendment aimed at boosting school safety, but will it be enough to meet the soaring demand for safety personnel?

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Granville County Schools ask commissioners to maintain baseline funding and add money for coaches and a Leader in Me restart School leaders presented a draft budget and five funding priorities: continuation funds for salaries/benefits, sustained SRO support, continued capital commitments (including a $15 million loan structure), a one-time $100,000 start for the Leader in Me program (total $139,000 including charter share) and recurring funding to preserve about five instructional coaches (district cost $500,000; $695,000 including charter transfers).

Granville County Schools are seeking nearly $100 million to maintain vital staffing and launch innovative programs, all while navigating rising costs and budget pressures.

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Sumner County officials outline threat assessments, SRO roles and safety tools after closed session Sumner County Schools officials and sheriff's office representatives updated the board on prevention measures, SRO training, a threat‑assessment model and the Safer Sumner tip app after a closed-door school‑safety session; officials also described a recent incident at Station Camp Middle School and plans to implement state-required firearm‑safety education.

Sumner County Schools are stepping up security with new threat-assessment protocols, enhanced SRO training, and a cutting-edge app for anonymous tips.

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Giles County board approves MOU with TNTP and budget amendment to accept literacy grant The board approved a memorandum of understanding to implement a competitive literacy grant with TNTP and authorized a budget amendment to accept the funds. The award was described in the meeting as $80,000 to TNTP and $10,000 to the Board of Education; the budget amendment also included paying SRO conference registration fees.

Giles County School Board is taking a major step towards enhancing literacy with a new $90,000 grant partnership with TNTP!

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The West Ada School District is proposing adding trained armed staff at its schools to ensure student safety.

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I would add that many academics keep studying certain policy initiatives with lots of public money and resources that could be spent studying and building alternatives. For ex researching #schoolresourceofficers and programs rather than building #policefreeschools and #policingfreeschools

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I’m not posting this to disparage nor point fingers; but to raise awareness about the vital role of #SchoolResourceOfficers.
These folks have a special range of skills & are Our kids’ front line at school.
Advocate for, and thank, SRO’s.
#EvergreenHS

Traffic Concerns Prompt Discussion on School Resource Officers in Oakwood Participants address traffic issues and lack of school resource officers in Oakwood.

Traffic safety issues are raising alarms in Caswell County Schools as board members push for more law enforcement around school zones to protect students.

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It’s imperative that school children trust & respect #SchoolResourceOfficers. Fear of agents could potentially lead kids to either disrespect or distrust these good law enforcement officers. Such would make the kids unsafe at school during an emergency.

Holyoke City Council Approves School Resource Officer for New Peck Middle School Council discusses resources for Peck School amid significant budget improvements and challenges.

Holyoke's Joint Committee meeting reveals crucial changes in education funding and school safety, paving the way for a brighter future at the new Peck Middle School.

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High school parent advocates for SROs to enhance student safety after recent tragedies High school parent advocates for SROs to prevent tragic events involving students.

A high school parent passionately advocates for the presence of School Resource Officers, emphasizing their potential to safeguard students after recent tragedies.

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Tucson school resource officer prevents potential massacre just weeks after hiring School resource officer prevents potential massacre in Tucson, highlighting urgent need for increased funding.

A Tucson school resource officer thwarted a potential massacre just weeks after being hired, sparking urgent calls for increased safety funding in schools.

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Reducing #SchoolViolence is as complex a challenge as its causes & requires a comprehensive, collaborative approach. @pbabramson has worked w/state & local leaders across country & shares his thoughts #schoolsafety #schoolresourceofficers #edpolicy...