New School Safety Measures Nationwide

School districts across the United States are implementing new safety measures ahead of the upcoming school year to ensure student and staff security. Broward County is introducing a revamped mental health department and a strict expulsion policy for weapon possession, while the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission unveils the Florida Harm Prevention and Threat Management Model, emphasizing early threat detection and mental health support. Local districts in Arkansas are constructing safe rooms and limiting campus access, and Gulfport High School in Mississippi has installed a rapid-response security system. In Texas, the statewide Sentinel system is rolling out to centralize and improve school safety communications and threat assessments. These initiatives reflect a nationwide commitment to creating safer educational environments.