A new law now in effect as of September 1st says every single school in Texas must have an armed guard on campus. KPRC 2 Investigates has learned the largest school districts in our area are not ready.
September 1 law says schools must have armed guards on every campus.
A new law now in effect as of Sept. 1 says every single school in Texas must have an armed guard on campus. KPRC 2 Investigates has learned the largest school districts in our area are not ready.to put in place several safety upgrades including adding an armed person on every campus. The bill deadline means school districts must comply with the law or file for an exception and come up with another plan to provide security at each of their campuses.
Other districts that let us know they were filing for an exception: Katy ISD, Friendswood ISD, Goose Creek ISD and Dickinson ISD.Some of the districts that let us know that they ARE in compliance with the new law include Alvin, Alief, Santa Fe, Sheldon, Clear Creek, Montgomery and Magnolia ISDs. We are waiting to hear back from: Fort Bend, Humble, Spring Branch, Conroe, Klien, Cypress Fairbanks, LaPorte, Galveston, YES Prep and Pasadena.In many of the exception requests, districts mention lack of funding as the reason for not being able to meet the requirements.. In addition, districts will receive $15,000 per campus to implement safety measures.
The bill also requires most school staff to complete mental health training, requires education service centers to serve as school safety resources for districts, and assigns the TEA to monitor the implementation and operation of requirements related to safety.*We will keep updating this content as school districts respond to our requests.
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