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It's key to understand the article linked is referencing a poll of what respondents "feel" are the catalyst(s) for Mass shootings. How people "feel" isn't something to base policy decisions or laws on; empirical evidence & data related to indicators, risk, & mitigation are what these decisions aught to be based on.

I printed out the Governor's report & gave it an initial look this morning. Much of what's in there seems appropriate in regards to counseling, mental health services, and early warning via iWatch/Crime Stoppers (albiet a long road ahead before the limited resources are able to span all of the ISDs & charter schools across the state).

One thing that did stand out to me was the nearly synonymous use of "School Marshall" (a TCOLE certified employee) with the "School Safety Course" (any school employee with an LTC & passing the SSC). The former received quite a bit of attention in the report, whereas the SSC was only alluded to. Also, I'm not sure that the 80-hrs of School Marshall curriculum is a major factor in ISDs reluctance to adopt them, as much as creating a funded position(s) with associated benefits for what many Boards perceive as an unlikely event.

Some adjustments to certain laws & policies 'might' be appropriate as well, provided there's actual evidence to support it making a difference. Otherwise, it's just a feel good measure.