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North Carolina's HB 193 will allow private schools to authorize teachers, staff, and volunteers to carry concealed handguns on school grounds under strict training and approval requirements. Josh Stein

North Carolina’s HB 193 Allows Concealed Handguns on Private School Grounds

North Carolina's HB 193 will allow private schools to authorize teachers, staff, and volunteers to carry concealed handguns…

News August 6
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Toledo Public Schools requires students to store phones in secure pouches or lockboxes during school hours starting August 2025 under new district policy. school cell phone ban

Toledo Public Schools Implement Cell Phone Ban

Toledo Public Schools require students to store phones in secure pouches or lockboxes during school hours starting August…

News July 16
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Studies conducted by rural health experts predict that changes to Medicaid and the ACA will amplify financial pressures on hospitals serving rural populations. Big Beautiful Bill, Affordable Care Act, rural hospitals

Many Rural Hospitals Expected to Close Following ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Medicaid Cuts

Studies conducted by rural health experts predict that changes to Medicaid and the ACA will amplify financial pressures…

News July 11
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The act is named in honor of Landon Payton who died of a medical emergency during gym class. CPR, AED, cardiac arrest, Gov. Greg Abbot, Senate Bill 865

Texas Lawmakers Pass ‘Landon Payton Act,’ Mandating More AEDs, CPR Training in Schools

The act is named in honor of Landon Payton who died of a medical emergency during gym class…

News June 27
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Colorado Legislature Approves Facial Recognition Technology for School Security Despite Wider Restrictions, SB25-143, SIA

Colorado Legislature Approves Facial Recognition Technology for School Security Despite Wider Restrictions

SB25-143 would allow for narrowly defined safety and security facial recognition technology applications approved by local school boards.

News April 11
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Oregon House Passes Alyssa’s Law to Enhance School Safety with Panic Alarms, panic buttons, HB 3083, Emerson Levy (D-Central Oregon)

Oregon House Passes Alyssa’s Law to Enhance School Safety with Panic Alarms

HB 3083 seeks to equip schools with wearable panic alarms designed to connect school staff members directly with…

News March 27
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South Dakota to Allow Concealed Carry on College Campuses, in Bars, Governor Larry Rhoden, SB 100, HB 1218, HB 1222

South Dakota to Allow Concealed Carry on College Campuses, in Bars

SB 100, HB 1218 and HB 1222 have all been signed into law by South Dakota Governor Larry…

News March 26
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California Considers Closing Loophole Hindering Prosecution of Mass Shooting Threats, Lee Lor, Shoal Creek Elementary School, Darshana Patel

California Considers Closing Loophole Hindering Prosecution of Mass Shooting Threats

Under California law, a credible threat must explicitly target an individual to be actionable.

News March 14
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Texas May Boost Funding for School Security Under HB 3, House Bill 3, House Bill 84, school safety, armed officers

Texas May Boost Funding for School Security Under HB 3

Critics say the funding provided by the state doesn’t cover all of HB 3’s school security requirements.

News February 17
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