Thank you for your incredible advocacy efforts aimed at blocking SB 621, the bill to put more armed personnel in our schools. Unfortunately, the bill passed, and yesterday, Governor Wolf signed it. We know that our disappointment is shared with thousands of Pennsylvania parents, teachers, students and advocates. However, Governor Wolf issued a signing statement making clear that: "This legislation removes any ambiguity about whether teachers may be designated as 'security personnel.' SB 621 clearly and plainly establishes that they may not." Accordingly, we fully expect that if any school district attempts to use the provisions of SB 621 to arm teachers or other staff, the Wolf administration will use all means in its power to stop such attempts. We stand ready to fight -- at the school board level and in the courts. If your school district begins discussing new security plans and policies that concern you, we’ll be there for you. Just email us at [email protected] Thank you again for all you do. P.S. You can read our full statement on the signing of the bill and find out how your Representative and Senator voted here. | |
