Screening for weapons is something already done in Philadelphia public high schools. Starting Monday, the district will add middle schools to the list because of the violence. jpayoute reports
PHILADELPHIA — Some security changes are coming to Philadelphia public schools. The district will start periodically screening students for weapons starting on Monday
“We’ve had at least four occurrences. Two where we actually had guns in the school another one where a kid fired a weapon a block away from school after leaving school. We believe that child had that gun in school,” Bethel said.Upper Dublin Residents Still Trying To Rebuild 8 Months After Hurricane Ida, Tornadoes Swept Across Region
“What our kids need right now in this moment is love, support, care and fun. They don’t need to be treated like they’re criminals,” Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier said.“I have a lot of questions about this, about why Council wasn’t engaged about this idea, why no one asked us our opinion. I don’t know how the community was engaged on this idea, I have a ton of questions and concerns,” she said.
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