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Council Member Justin Brannan discusses bills on mental health response data and non-public school security
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Council Member Justin L. Brannan addresses the committee about two of his bills: Intro 1019 on mental health emergency response data reporting, and Intro 532 on expanding security guard funding for non-public schools. He emphasizes the importance of school safety and the success of the existing non-public school security guard program.
- Brannan argues that expanding the security guard program to more schools is a logical step forward.
- He highlights the potential for improved educational outcomes when students feel safe.
- The council member expresses gratitude to families, schools, and stakeholders who have been engaged on this issue since 2019.
Justin L. Brannan
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Thank you, Shirley, and thank you to this committee for hearing 2 of my bills today.
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Intro 1019, which is with regards to reporting and publication on mental health response, emergency data, and as well as my bill 532, which I'm proud of.
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That relates to unarmed security in non public schools.
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The safety and security in our schools should always be nonnegotiable.
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There's nothing more important than keeping our kids safe.
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And when it comes to their well-being, we can't afford to take chances.
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Anything we do to enhance their safety, it should be a non brainer for this body and for the city.
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For school communities not covered by public school safety agents, we have seen firsthand how effective our city's non public school security guard program can be.
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The positive results from its initial rollout demonstrate its value, and expanding this program to cover more schools and a greater number of students is a logical step forward.
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By investing in our children's safety, we empower them to focus on what truly matters.
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Learning and growing in a safe environment.
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The shift in focus leads to improved educational outcomes fostering a brighter future for all of us.
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I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the families of schools and the stakeholders who've actively engaged on this critical issue for many years since the original bill was passed back in 2019.
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Your voices and concerns have driven us to this point today where we can confidently move forward with this crucial legislation.
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It's clear that expanding our support for non public school security guards is a win, not just for our kids, but also for their families and our communities today and for generations to come.
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So let's unite our efforts and ensure that every child regardless of their school as the protection and security they deserve.
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Together, we can create an environment where students feel safe and secure, allowing them to thrive academically and socially, and putting their parents and and and and and relatives at ease.
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Thank you very much.
