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School safety doesn't take vacations, and neither do we. As students head into spring break, we're not hitting pause on our mission to protect every classroom. 

We need your help to be ready to keep this nation’s school safe. To support this work, please consider sending in a gift today to fund our advocacy efforts.

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Victory: Federal Court Upholds Life-Saving Law

We applauded the U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court for upholding Florida’s prohibition on firearm purchases for individuals under 21 — a critical piece of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Act.

Why it matters: This innovative school safety law, passed three weeks after the Parkland Massacre with bipartisan support, has helped keep Florida’s schools safer for seven years. 

While the federal court ruling ensures it stays intact, SWP is laser-focused on ensuring the FL Senate continues to uphold the act. 

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National Highlight: We Took Our Fight to Washington

In February, SWP families carried our urgent message to Capitol Hill. 

We met with lawmakers from both parties to demand action on:

The MSD Act
Modernizing school infrastructure security
Standardizing emergency response protocols

The SASS Act
Expanding mental health resources
Improving behavioral threat assessment programs

The EAGLES Act
Continuing support for the National Threat Assessment Center
Providing local training on school safety initiatives

We encourage our elected officials to protect our children at school, at home, and in our communities. Will you please join us in urging Congress to take permanent action to keep our nation's children safe?

Add your voice: Demand action →

On the Frontlines in Tallahassee: Our Florida Legislative Update 

As Florida’s legislative session continues, Stand With Parkland families remain focused on protecting the progress we’ve made in school safety since 2018.

Responsible firearm ownership, one of our Three Pillars of Change, was central to the passage of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas School Safety Act, which raised the minimum firearm purchase age to 21 and stands today as a national example of effective school safety legislation.

This session, we’ve continued to advocate for policies that put student safety first. SWP Board Member Debbi Hixon, wife of Chris Hixon, a beloved teacher and athletic director at MSD, shared her powerful story before a Florida House Committee, underscoring why these protections matter.

We’re proud of how far Florida has come, and we’re committed to keeping schools safe for every student, educator, and family.

(SWP board member Debbi Hixon delivers personal testimony)

Spotlighting Bipartisan Leadership

This month, Stand With Parkland families met with key leaders from both sides of the aisle, House Speaker Danny Perez (R) and Rep. Christine Hunschofsky (D), who’ve shown real commitment to student safety.

 
(Left: FL House Speaker Perez pictured with SWP President Tony Montalto. Right: Rep. Christine Hunschofsky alongside SWP President Montalto)

We’re grateful for their leadership in expanding mental health resources, strengthening threat assessment training, and ensuring accountability in school security.

Back in Washington, DC. 

On the seventh anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, Florida Representatives Jared Moskowitz (D), a Marjory Stoneman Douglas graduate, and Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R) introduced a bold, bipartisan school safety package to ensure the issue remains a top priority.

(Rep. Diaz-Balart pictured left, Rep. Moskowitz on right)

As Rep. Moskowitz said, “We all want our kids to be able to go to school and come home safely.” 

We couldn’t agree more. Now we need your voice.

Will you add your name to convince the rest of Congress that school safety is a shared priority?

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Then, if you’re able, chip in to help us push bipartisan school safety reforms across the finish line »

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We helped inspire this legislation. Let’s make sure it becomes law, because every child deserves to come home safe from school.

No More Waiting – Here’s How SWP is Helping YOU Help Your Local Schools

Stand with Parkland is currently accepting applications for our grants!

It’s spring break season, so we're partnering with school districts across America to provide safety planning resources for families, advocate for continued security measures during breaks, and remind communities that safety never takes a vacation. 

We encourage all eligible schools to apply soon to access these important resources for creating safer learning environments. Click here to apply for a grant today »

Apply for our grants →

By taking action, you can help ensure every student can learn safely and securely.

Shop SWP Merchandise

Every purchase from our Stand with Parkland store directly fuels our advocacy and programs — helping us to push for stronger protections and honor the lives lost to school violence. By wearing our merch, you’re not just showing support — you’re sparking conversations and keeping school safety in the national spotlight. Shop now »

All proceeds go toward Stand with Parkland’s advocacy efforts to strengthen state and federal laws, community safety grants for schools, and driving awareness campaigns to prevent future tragedies. 

We believe that when you wear our gear, you become a walking reminder that school safety can’t wait.

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Together, We’re Making America’s Schools Safer

Our work doesn’t stop, and neither should our commitment to protecting every classroom. Whether through advocacy, legislation, or direct action, we’re pushing forward to ensure no family endures the pain of school violence again.

Every step we take is powered by supporters like you. A gift today helps us continue fighting for stronger protections, holding lawmakers accountable, and providing schools with the resources they need to keep students safe.

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Donate, shop, or share our message to keep up the pressure.

Thank you for standing with us.

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