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Canyons board members urge public outreach, raise concerns about recently proposed school-safety measures
Summary
Board members and staff at a Feb. 4 Canyons School District meeting debated a state school-safety bill’s emphasis on school guardians and bullet-resistant film, urging public education and possible testimony to clarify local concerns.
At a Feb. 4 meeting, Canyons School District trustees and staff discussed active legislation that would expand options for armed school guardians and fund security measures such as bullet-resistant film on school doors and windows, and several trustees said the district should push for better public awareness and for legislative fixes that preserve prevention and mental-health funding.
Board members expressed alarm that parts of the bill focus on reactive measures rather than prevention programs and mental-health supports. A trustee said recent research supporting the film has primarily come from manufacturers and raised questions about whether state money should fund long-term replacements for materials that can expire. The board discussed coordinating…
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