BOSTON – Gov. Charlie Baker needs to spend $40 million to assist make faculties safer.
The cash would assist pay for safety upgrades and coaching for varsity employees. The governor stated he is submitting the proposal with the Legislature within the coming weeks to assist youngsters’ psychological well being as they head again to highschool after the pandemic – and it is also in response to the bloodbath at an elementary faculty in Uvalde, Texas.
“Uvalde made crystal clear that that is one thing all people ought to be centered on and doing extra of,” Baker stated.
The funds would go towards:
- Safety and communication upgrades in faculties and faculties
- Serving to districts arrange an nameless tip line to report threats
- Planning for youngster care suppliers
- Ongoing emergency response coaching
- Creating a college security web site
On the pandemic entrance, Training Commissioner Jeffrey Riley stated the state is consistently monitoring the virus and consulting with docs, however they’re hoping for a extra conventional begin to the varsity 12 months. The state is not recommending masks necessities or COVID surveillance testing in faculties this fall.
