This legislation addressing house bill 186 is of predominant interest to me because I am a student at the University of West Georgia and I believe that every student should feel secure while within his or her institution. This issue also directly impacts my fellow peers and professors as well as my mother, a grade school educator, and her students. From personal experience I have noticed the change in school systems where the building’s security has become more like a prison and less like an inviting community to learn because of the growth in school violence. House bill 186 clarifies the law regarding weapons in school safety zones consisting of any real property owned or leased by a school or postsecondary institution. This bill will amend provisions relating to carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions. By changing provisions, our schools will become a safer environment for all students and faculty.
I am primarily concerned about our teachers and children’s protection because of the rise in mass shootings in the United States. The Washington Post states that out of the 12 deadliest shootings in …show more content…
Since this policy was enacted, census shows that there has been an annual decline in gun related incidents in schools. As well as San Diego, other states including: Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Washington have had success with the “zero tolerance” approach in their communities. Although some may disagree, I firmly believe that the state of Georgia as prescribed by the tenth amendment in the United States constitution, maintains its right to amend this bill. Succeeding in this action will guarantee that Georgia has taken all precautions necessary to make sure that the safety of our staff and students are
I am primarily concerned about our teachers and children’s protection because of the rise in mass shootings in the United States. The Washington Post states that out of the 12 deadliest shootings in …show more content…
Since this policy was enacted, census shows that there has been an annual decline in gun related incidents in schools. As well as San Diego, other states including: Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Washington have had success with the “zero tolerance” approach in their communities. Although some may disagree, I firmly believe that the state of Georgia as prescribed by the tenth amendment in the United States constitution, maintains its right to amend this bill. Succeeding in this action will guarantee that Georgia has taken all precautions necessary to make sure that the safety of our staff and students are