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The Texas senate approved a new school safety bill giving the Texas Education Agency the authority to monitor and enforce school safety plans.

School safety remains a constant concern for security leaders across the U.S. and a survey was developed on school safety and student wellness.

The Safe Schools Act, also known as HB 147, was signed into law in the state of Georgia alongside bills targeting medical emergency response.

Thanks to $4.8 million in grant funds, Pennsylvania school employees will receive annual safety and security training at no cost to their schools.

The Safe Schools Act and the Strengthening School Security for Students Act have been introduced to congress to bolster national school safety.

Following the fatal shooting at The Covenant School in Tennessee, Governor Bill Lee announced school safety actions added to existing legislation.

A Texas school district has updated their school security with a unified security solution with security center and intrusion detection.

Iowa school districts have been the target of several "swatting calls" referencing an alleged active shooter on/near the school's campus.

PASS updated its Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools, which offers securing school facilities best practices from subject matter experts.

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice signed new security legislation into law for the state. The first bill signed focused on improving school safety.