New Law Requires Locked Doors at Schools
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Within the first month of this school year, some teachers say a new state law aimed at keeping students safe is causing issues. The law states all schools must keep classroom, building and campus entrances and exits closed and locked when students are present. One Pinellas County elementary school teacher says while she understands the intent of the new law, it’s just not practical and taking away from students’ learning time. She feels the only way to truly keep students safe is to reform gun laws. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri helped write the law.
He says statewide audits revealed some schools weren't complying with safety guidelines and that led to these changes.