To: The Indiana State Senate and Governor Eric Holcomb
Secure Schools in Indiana
When it comes to protecting our schools and our kids, we need to be swift and decisive. Every child should be in a safe environment when getting an education
Why is this important?
We’ve got to focus on solutions that work!
Every time a tragedy such as Parkland occurs, we debate online, then forget about it, fail to take action, and it happens all over again!
Our kids fear that a routine fire drill could result in another school shooting!
We are asking Governor Holcomb as well as the entire Indiana Senate to step up and protect our kids so that they can focus on their education instead of fearing a possible gunman in their school! The number of School Shootings continue to be on the rise yet very little has been done to keep our children safe!
Secure Our Schools !
Increase funding in the Secured School Safety Program to address specific school safety needs within each school district. This includes school hardening measures like metal detectors, bullet-proof glass, steel doors, and upgraded locks.
Establish funding to require access to dedicated mental health counselors to provide direct counseling services to students at every school. These counselors cannot serve dual roles, like teaching or academic advising. Every student must have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a mental health professional, and receive ongoing counseling as needed.
Require law enforcement officers in every school. Require that each officer have mandatory active shooter training as outlined by the Department of Homeland Security.
Every time a tragedy such as Parkland occurs, we debate online, then forget about it, fail to take action, and it happens all over again!
Our kids fear that a routine fire drill could result in another school shooting!
We are asking Governor Holcomb as well as the entire Indiana Senate to step up and protect our kids so that they can focus on their education instead of fearing a possible gunman in their school! The number of School Shootings continue to be on the rise yet very little has been done to keep our children safe!
Secure Our Schools !
Increase funding in the Secured School Safety Program to address specific school safety needs within each school district. This includes school hardening measures like metal detectors, bullet-proof glass, steel doors, and upgraded locks.
Establish funding to require access to dedicated mental health counselors to provide direct counseling services to students at every school. These counselors cannot serve dual roles, like teaching or academic advising. Every student must have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a mental health professional, and receive ongoing counseling as needed.
Require law enforcement officers in every school. Require that each officer have mandatory active shooter training as outlined by the Department of Homeland Security.