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Toolkit: Make My School Safe

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With the recent tragedies in schools, I am worried about school safety. What are some ways to ensure safe and supportive schools?
What are "threat assessments" and how do they work?
Will having more school police officers inside schools make students and teachers safer?
Will arming teachers and other school staff make schools safer?
Will decreasing entrances and exits make schools safer?
Will increasing metal detectors make schools safer?
What are "Terroristic Threat" and "Exhibition of Firearms" Charges?
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What Makes a School Safe
Police in Schools
Protecting Students’ Rights
Considerations for Students with Disabilities
Organizing and Changing Your School!
School Discipline

Written in partnership between Texas Appleseed, Disability Rights Texas, the Earl Carl Institute, and the now-closed Juvenile and Children's Advocacy Project - with pro bono support from Latham & Watkins LLP

This guide is not meant to provide legal advice, either general or specific. For legal advice, you should consult a lawyer. Legal aid or the Texas State Bar may be able to help you find a lawyer.