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Humble ISD board approves voluntary Marshall pilot despite broad public opposition
Summary
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees voted 6–1 to authorize a voluntary pilot of the Texas Marshall (school marshal) program after lengthy public comment and trustee discussion.
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees voted 6–1 to authorize a pilot of the Texas Marshall (school marshal) program after extensive public comment and more than an hour of trustee discussion. Supporters said the pilot is voluntary for district employees and would be implemented slowly; opponents said arming staff would change the learning environment and carry serious safety and ethical risks.
Trustee Silva moved to approve the implementation of a school marshal pilot, and the motion passed after trustees described a phased rollout that could take 12–18 months. The district said marshals would be district employees who volunteer, possess a license to carry, pass a background check and psychological exam, undergo a…
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