SCHOOL SAFETY

After Uvalde shooting, Texas leaders will spend more than $100 million on school safety, mental health

Almost half the money is going toward bullet-resistant shields for school police officers, a move that Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called on fellow state leaders to support.

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune
Posted 6/29/22

Texas leaders announced Tuesday that they have agreed to dedicate more than $100 million in state funds to boost school safety and mental health services following the Uvalde massacre. Nearly half …

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