Statement: President Trump Taking Immediate Action To Secure Schools

By Brandon Curtis

The following statement was released by the White House a few days ago in response to the Florida school shooting in February. In an effort to help strengthen schools and the background check system, the President has outlined his plan.

Statement:

Every child deserves to grow up in a safe community surrounded by a loving family and to have a future filled with opportunity and with hope. –

President Donald J. Trump

HARDENING OUR SCHOOLS: President Donald J. Trump is making sure our schools are safe and secure, just like our airports, stadiums, and government buildings.

• President Trump’s Administration will assist States to train specially qualified school personnel on a voluntary basis.
  • Department of Justice (DOJ) assistance programs will be leveraged to enable schools to partner with State and local law enforcement to provide firearms training for school personnel.
  • The Administration will support the transition of military veterans and retired law enforcement into new careers in education.
• The Administration will encourage States’ Attorneys General to audit school district compliance with State emergency preparedness activities.
• Federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, will partner with States and localities to support a public awareness campaign modeled on “See Something, Say Something” to encourage awareness and reporting of …Read the Rest

  Source:: Concealed Nation