MA: Amendment to the Drop The Death Toll Act of 2012 (Passed)

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Local School Safety Amendment to the Drop The Death Toll Act of 2012

The Drop The Death Toll Act of 2012 is amended to read:

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[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

I'm questionable as to whether armed officers in schools is a good idea in most cases. There is the benefit to respond in case of an incident, but at the same time it may encourage a fearful and hostile environment in the schools.  So, recognizing that there may be some cases where a school has had problems with violence, or for other reasons armed officers are considered necessary - this clarifies that localities have the option whether or not, and under what conditions, there are to be armed officers at a school.

[tmthforu94]

While I would urge schools to include provisions allowing the use of weapons in cases of emergency, as well as other safety clauses, I generally am supportive of returning power to local districts - what works in inner-city Detroit may not work in rural Kentucky.

I will sign this if it passes this body. I would encourage the promotion of safety training by public officers in schools to educate students on what to do in emergency situations.

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A final vote will be held for the next 48 hours. Please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

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Aye

[Boston Bread]

Aye

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

Aye

[MadmanMotley]

Aye.

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This has passed by 4-0.