Nebraska officials plan to form school safety task force

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – State officers need to convene a process power to handle present security protocols in Nebraska faculties.

With college security high of thoughts this week following a capturing at an elementary college in Uvalde, Texas, that left 21 folks — principally schoolchildren — lifeless, Nebraska officers confirmed to six Information on Thursday that they’re within the means of forming a panel to scrutinize the security of the state’s faculties.

“These tragedies are too widespread in our nation, and their causes have to be confronted,” a information launch from the chairwoman of the Unicameral’s schooling committee states.

State Sen. Lynne Walz’s workplace issued the discharge Thursday calling on Nebraska Schooling Commissioner Matt Blomstedt to create a Faculty Security Activity Pressure to make sure the state’s public faculties are and stay protected by reviewing present college security and safety procedures and using preparedness methods.

“…tragic occasions like these in Uvalde compel us to strengthen the should be extra united than ever,” the discharge from Walz’s workplace states. “Within the coming weeks and months Nebraska schooling leaders will ask powerful questions, course of gathered info, take heed to consultants, and help faculties in doing the whole lot in our energy to maintain college students protected.

Each concern and thought are on the desk for consideration as a result of, whereas tragedies just like the one in Texas can rapidly change into political and partisan, the security of our college students is an ethical crucial upon which we will all agree.”

Blomstedt instructed 6 Information in an e mail that he’s supportive of the concept.

“I’ve been engaged with Sen. Walz as she convened a number of schooling leaders over the previous two days to debate the latest tragedy in Texas. I respect Sen. Walz [sic] name to motion to create a process power and shall be working together with her and different schooling and group leaders in that effort.

Colleges throughout Nebraska have been steadfast of their efforts to supply protected environments for college kids. I imagine the broader name to evaluate what’s already in place and what extra could be executed in Nebraska isn’t just necessary, however crucial.”

“I do know our schooling group is dedicated to our college students, households, and educators,” mentioned Walz, who largely represents Dodge County. “They are going to proceed to make sure our faculties are protected and welcoming locations the place each pupil can thrive.”

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