Back to school in a post-Parkland America
Michael Sykes 2 hours ago
As students prepare to go back to school this fall in a post-Parkland America, so are armed marshals in Texas who have been trained to prevent the next school shooting, reports NPR's Austin affiliate station KUT.
Why it matters: Texas isn't the only state that will see an increase in security measures this school year. Districts around the country are substantially beefing up security in fear of the next attempt at a school shooting, but critics argue the measures taken can make schools feel more like prisons and can't guarantee students' safety.
The details: There are nearly 165 armed marshals trained as part of the school marshal program overseen by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
The program allows school employees — including teachers — to carry concealed weapons on campus. Members must have a carrying license, 80 hours of training and pass a written test on carrying.
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