Leaders of Rhode Island education agencies are being directed by the state to conduct security walk throughs of the schools in their district.
According to Governor Dan McKee, the reports are due by next Friday, June 10th.
“Public safety, and especially the safety of our children, must be our highest priority,” said Governor McKee. “The best way for us to ensure that what happened in Uvalde cannot happen here is to make serious investments in repairs and security upgrades. Rhode Island families deserve that peace of mind.”
Meantime, the Lt Governor said she understands the fear of parents these days, because she is one of them:
“As the mother of two school-aged children, I can relate to the feeling of uncertainty and worry parents are feeling right now in the wake of the Uvalde mass shooting,” said Lt. Governor Sabina Matos. “This is why we must be proactive in addressing school safety and supporting our local school districts with the resources necessary to secure our schools and protect our students. I want to thank our district leaders, principals, educators, and support staff for working with us on this very important initiative.”
The governor also spoke at a gun violence prevention rally at the State House yesterday which advocated for the passage of several gun control bills.
The leaders of the RI House and Senate released a statement indicating they are committed to passing "meaningful" reform legislation this session.