Vermont students to provide input for statewide decisions around school safety [Video]

warm and humid. TODAY THE VERMONT AGENCY OF EDUCATION WILL HEAR FROM 40 STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE STATE. TO HELP IMPROVE SAFETY PROTOCOLS. TODAY’S DISCUSSION IS THE SECOND OF FOUR HAPPENING ACROSS THE STATE. NBC5S ANNA GUBER IS LIVE IN MONTPELIER NOW. ANNA – WHY ARE THESE DISCUSSIONS HAPPENING NOW? THESE DISCUSSIONS HAVE BEEN A YEAR IN THE MAKING. SINCE ACT 29 WAS INTRODUCED LAST YEAR. THE LEGISLATION LAYS OUT NEW RULES AND POLICIES AROUND SCHOOL SAFETY. BUT THE AGENCY OF EDUCATION SAYS… THE PEOPLE MOST IMPACTED BY THESE DECISIONS WEREN’T INVITED TO THE CONVERSATION BEFORE THE ACT WAS CREATED. THAT’S WHY IF YOU’RE A VERMONT STUDENT IN GRADES 7 THROUGH 12. THE STATE WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU. THE AGENCY SAYS GAINING INSIGHT FROM STUDENTS IS A CRITICAL STEP. TO MAKE WELL INFORMED DECISIONS áFOR THEM. THE ORGANIZATION “UP FOR LEARNING” IS HOSTING 4 YOUTH- FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS AROUND THE …