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Legislators, districts debate guardian rules and costs as school-safety measures are drafted
Summary
District officials told legislators guardianship and training provisions in proposed school-safety bills will be in place by the 2025–26 school year but flagged staffing, mental-health screening and capital costs that could total large sums for districts.
During the Oct. 11 working session, legislators and Washington County School District staff discussed a proposed "guardian" requirement in school-safety legislation and the practical implications for districts, particularly small and rural schools.
An unidentified legislator described the bill's intent as preventing school shootings and balancing parental rights and child protection in education settings. District staff said Washington County has…
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