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PTA Supports Safer Schools Legislation
     On Monday, January 8, 2007, PTA officially endorsed the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act (HR 297), introduced by Rep. Carolyn McCarthy of New York. The SAVE Act calls for increased consistency, accountability, and transparency in the reporting requirements for school safety.  While most schools are considered to be very safe, the standards for evaluating school safety vary considerably, making it difficult for parents to know how safe their children's schools really are.
     If the SAVE Act becomes law, all public schools will be held to the same standard, a standard that will make sure that schools provide more information to parents and explain parents' rights in greater detail.  With the recent surge in school violence, PTA is pleased this issue is being taken seriously in the halls of Congress. PTA believes this is the first of many steps needed to protect our children from school violence and other types of harassment in schools.
          Source: "This Week in Washington", January 9, 2007 - National PTA

For up to date information on bills pending in Congress pertaining to children, click here to access the National PTA Take Action Website.

For up to date information on bills pending in Springfield pertaining to children, click here to access the IL State PTA website. Once there, click on the Legislation link.