AUDIO: State Rep. Frye Putting Safety First For Hoosier Students & Teachers

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 10:17 AM

By Abigail Campbell and Sydney Livingston

State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) joined Bubba Bo on air for an interview Monday morning. Hear it here.

After the two recent school shootings in Indiana, it is clear more must be done to protect our students and educators. This session, we are renewing our commitment to the safety and well-being of Hoosier students and teachers.

As a national leader in school safety, Indiana has invested over $100 million in strengthening school security. As chair of the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee, I  recently supported a bill that would give schools across the state easier access to funding for school safety resources and prepare students and teachers in case of an emergency.

HEAR BUBBA BO'S INTERVIEW WITH STATE REP. RANDY FRYE IN THE AUDIO PLAYER BELOW

Under House Bill 1004, schools would implement recommendations from Gov. Eric Holcomb’s school safety report to improve physical security and mental health resources for students. This legislation would provide school systems more flexibility to qualify for the Secured School Fund Grant Program, which offers matching funds to school districts to address potential safety upgrades and improve mental health resources. Additionally, to ensure students and staff are appropriately prepared, all Indiana schools would conduct at least one active school shooter drill each semester. 

In the rare event of an emergency where immediate medical attention would be needed, teachers should have resources available to them. With legislation I authored, the state would partner with the “Stop the Bleed” initiative, which would have school personnel be trained, equipped and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.

I understand the importance of taking a closer look at how we protect our students and teachers, and many bills that are being introduced this session could help prevent future tragedies. To follow these school safety bills and more, watch committee meetings, and view session live, visit iga.in.gov. I can also be contacted at 317-234-9450 or h67@iga.in.gov if you have any questions or input on issues being debate at the Statehouse.

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