For close to 10 years AFSA has been speaking up for a more comprehensive school safety program at the federal level. Our union had reached out to Congress, the White House and the Department of Education with a host of ideas and recommendations. Unfortunately, nothing has happened as lawmakers turn away.
Today in Washington the gun issue is heating up as we head into the start of a new school year and two mass shootings in a single day.
WHEREAS, the highest levels of federal, state and local government have recognized the need to address threats of violence against school supervisors and administrators, as well as other pedagogical staff who participate in the vital work of running our nation’s public schools; and
