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In my perspective, this topic is relevant in schools and ongoing safety concerns are priority. Gun laws are in place, but based on the article I have read, the states with the most restrictive and least restrictive gun laws are both states with the most mass shootings. I chose this topic because it is important to recognize and continue to try and prevent. The target audience for this topic are state officials as well as federal.

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The state of Texas is responsible for compliance within the state in regards to gun and ammunition laws. Both federal and state laws create regulations for firearms on school district property (Texas Association of School Boards, 2022).

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Section 46.03 (A 1) of the Texas constitution prohibits weapons, including a firearm, on the premises of a school or an educational institution (Texas Constitution, Section 46.03 (A) (1)). Firearms are not allowed on school premises; however, people are still finding ways around this. Failure to not comply with this law could result in being arrested.

The 2nd Amendment gives people the right to keep and bear Arms (U.S. Consti. amend II). This has become controversial, due to the shootings that have occurred; however, if someone has the intention of getting a gun, they will find a way to do so. According to a Journalist, “Criminals don’t obey the law…. If guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns” (ProCon.org, 2020). Some people are finding it important to have more restrictive guns laws, whereas others think this will cause a bigger issue, not allowing for self-defense.

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Title 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44  section 924 (2)(A) states it is unlawful for an individual to possess a firearm within a school zone (18 U.S.C. § 924). This is a law put into place, but people are still finding ways around this law. This is creating issues within schools and mass shootings are occurring. Violators can be fined, imprisoned, or both.

The Gun Control Act of 1968 imposed stricter licensing and regulations within the firearm industry (ATF, 2022). This also prohibited the sale of firearms and ammunitions to felons (18 U.S.C. § 90-618, 1968). This law makes it harder for people to obtain a firearm legally, which helps prevent shootings to an extent. Not complying with this law can result in imprisonment.

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From the mass school shooting at Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, survivors filed a $27 billion lawsuit against the school district, city, and law enforcement agencies (Diaz, 2022). This is mostly due to officers not following their active shooter trainings (Diaz, 2022). Laws are in place to prevent these situations; however, people are still getting access to guns and carrying them where prohibited. This is an ongoing court case.

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The Texas Administrative Code Title 19 Part 2 Chapter 103 Rule § 103.1211 allows schools to conduct active shooter simulation in accordance with Texas Education Code § 37.1141 (19 T.E.C. § 103.1211, 2022). Parents and all individuals impacted by the exercise must be notified. This law will provide assistance to the attendees of the school in case a situation as such ever occurs. Failure to adhere to this law could result in a fine, imprisonment, and/or the loss of a job.

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Slide #7 Local Administrative Law/Policy/Rule

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Slide #7 Local Administrative Law/Policy/Rule

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According to San Angelo ISD’s website, safety alerts provide updates of safety events within the school district (San Angelo Independent School District, 2022). This includes events such as criminal activity in the surrounding neighborhood. This is to allow parents/guardians to become aware of a situation as soon as possible. This is important to my topic because even though laws are in place to prevent a shooting near or at a school, these shootings are are still occuring.

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Building a safe and supportive school environment could prevent a school shooting in the circumstance someone is aware of an event that may take place. This is important so that students feel safe to talk to each other and speak up to an adult (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 2020).

Allowing students to have access to proper counselors could also minimize school shootings (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 2020). This would allow for students to receive the help they are needing and support their mental health.

Ensuring entry ways are locked can also prevent others from entering the building. Without doing these things, schools can be found at fault for negligence. Teachers and other school staff should be preventing school shootings in all ways possible.

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Texas Administrative Code Title 19 Chapter 247 Rule § 247.2 (1) (A) states and educators should not treat a student that endangers the mental health or safety of the student (19 T.A.C § 247.2). This is important for teachers to do what is necessary to protect students and staff within these situations and doing what they can to prevent them.

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Legal and ethical standards are used throughout my daily life without me knowing this previously. There are things put into place for us to follow, but most of the time we do not question these things. I enjoyed analyzing who is creating these laws and where they are coming from. After recognizing the different levels of where these laws are originating from, this provided me clarity in my comprehension of laws. Laws are very difficult to understand, mostly since we do not have to think about them often. We for the most part just do as we are told or as we are raised and we do not question this. It is easier to identify local laws first, because we likely have experienced these personally on some level, and then work our way up from there.

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Be proactive in regards to safety concerns

Reach out to students and communicate to them or ensure teachers are reaching out to students

Ensure students have resources who may be struggling or trust their leaders enough to speak out

Enforce and monitor local policies, these are put into place for a reason

Enforce and monitor laws precisely to ensure the safety of others and yourself

Communicate to the community for everyone’s safety

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Diaz, J. (2022, December 2). Uvalde survivors file a $27 billion class-action lawsuit against police and others. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2022/12/02/1140119739/uvalde-shooting-survivors-clas—action-lawsuit

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