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Rep. Fedor Announces Support for School Safety Bill

Legislation seeks to expand officer safety training, mental health resources in Ohio schools

 

State Rep. Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo) last week announced her support for House Bill (HB) 318, which allocates $10 million for school resource officer (SRO) training, purchasing school safety equipment, and providing educational and mental health resources to Ohio schools.

 

“Standardizing and funding school resource officer training and mental health services for students are critically important methods of protecting our students, teachers and school staff,” said Fedor. “This legislation will better prepare our school resource officers as it seeks to prevent violence by supporting mental health resources. This is the multi-pronged approach to school safety Ohio needs.”

 

While state law currently allows school districts to hire school resource officers, there are no standards in place to regulate the official duties and responsibilities for these officers. HB 318 would require SROs to complete an approved training program, with an additional 40 hours of instruction specific to performing in school environments, including classroom management, de-escalation techniques and a focus on communication skills to facilitate positive student interactions.

 

HB 318 also allocates $10 million for noncompetitive, one time grants to be used for SRO certification training, the purchase and installation of school safety devices and educational and mental health resources for all grade levels. 

 

“Our children should not be living in fear that they may leave for school one morning and never return home to their loved ones. School should be a safe space where children can learn and grow to reach their full potential,” said Fedor. “I look forward to the positive changes this bill will bring to not only Toledo students, but all Ohio students.”

 

After passing the House 89-1, the bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

 

 

 
   
   


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