The Assembly Minority Task Force on School Safety & Security (task force), which was formed to collect feedback from stakeholders across the state in response to the increased acts of violence in schools, and to effectively address measures to keep our children and educators safe while on school grounds, hosted its fourth of five regional forums in Monroe County.
The Rochester Regional Forum was hosted by Assemblyman Josh Jensen (R,C,I-Greece) at the Ogden Town Hall on October 27.
“Sadly, threats and acts of violence have become all too common in our schools and on school-grounds. As a parent and elected official, I know full well that we cannot allow these troubling and violent episodes to interrupt learning, terrify our children, target teachers and devastate our communities,” said Assemblyman Jensen. “What works in one school may not be the answer for another, however, I believe that all voices must be heard and I am proud that my colleagues and I in the Assembly Minority are willing to hear directly from those in our school environment and subject matter experts so we may prioritize which common sense measures to propose legislatively.”
The forum was designed to collect feedback from education professionals, mental-health experts, parents, law-enforcement officials and other community stakeholders in New York state to assist the Conference with suggestions and solutions to improve school safety and security.
At the conclusion of the five forums, a report including a summary of findings and targeted solutions will be generated and brought to the Legislature and presented to the governor. For more information about the task force, contact the Assembly Minority Office of Public Affairs at 518-455-5073.
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