Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods proposes increased funding for crisis alert systems, SROs, mental health resources, and communication improvements after a school shooting.

Georgia State Schools Superintendent Richard Woods is advocating for increased funding in the upcoming legislative session to implement crisis alert systems and appoint school resource officers (SROs) in every Georgia school. This initiative follows the Apalachee High School shooting, which resulted in four fatalities. Woods also aims to expand mental health resources and improve communication protocols among law enforcement and school districts to enhance overall school safety.

September 16, 2024
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