The School Safety Drill Research Act of 2021 is a proposed bill that require the Secretary of Education to enter into an agreement with the National Academies to conduct a study on the possible mental health effects of a lockdown drill or active shooter drill in elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes. VisitContinue reading “School Safety Drill Research Act of 2021 – H.R.3432”
Tag Archives: Active Shooter Drills
American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
AFT has teamed up with Everytown and the NEA (National Education Association) stating that active shooter drills that are unannounced are detrimental to school safety. New Report: Unannounced Active Shooter Drills Have No Place in Our Schools Research and policy proposals can be found here.
TX H.B. 1016 “A BILL TO BE ENTITLED” Act
The Texas House of Representatives introduced a bill that would prohibit school districts from running active shooter drills that mimic or appear to be an actual shooting incident, as well as have parents, students, and staff be adequately notified that one will be taking place on a certain date and the type of content theContinue reading “TX H.B. 1016 “A BILL TO BE ENTITLED” Act”