Panel Recommends More Money, Training For School Police Officers

North Carolina legislators are recommending a new set of proposed school safety measures.

In the wake of February's Florida school shootings, a statehouse committee has voted to advance several pieces of proposed legislation.

Lawmakers are seeking more money and mandated training for police officers assigned to campuses, as well as more building vulnerability reviews.

The panel also recommended more study on allowing non-public schools to have armed security,  and for trained volunteers to assist law enforcement.

Another subcommittee examining mental health and student support needs agreed last week that more school counselors, nurses, social workers and psychologists need to be hired.

A full House school safety committee will approve its final recommendations next week, days before the General Assembly convenes its annual work session.

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