​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹The safety, security, and well-being of all children is the number one priority for both the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Office of Education (SCCOE) and the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Board of Education. Gun violence is one of the major causes of death in children and adolescents in the United States.
​Bills and Laws​
State Superintendent of Public Instruction issued a
statement on Safe Storage of Firearms and School Safety and Security to inform the school community about the law regarding safe storage of firearms. ​
Cost of Gun Violence in ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø 2022 Study​
The ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Public Health Department, in collaboration with the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation ​and Prevention Institute, conducted in-depth data analysis on fatal and nonfatal injuries related to gun violence and possession. Through data in this report, the story of the families who have lost loved ones and communities robbed of peace, safety, and opportunities to thrive is told.​
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