This edition is packed with important information for the 2025-2026 school year, including updates on HB25-1250 requirements for gun violence prevention and a summary of the Educator Safety Task Force's recommendations.
Don't miss our upcoming training opportunities and events:
- Brain-Based Foundation for Supporting Students After Trauma (Virtual, August 8)
- October Safe Schools Summit (October 23) featuring keynote speakers Dr. Dorothy Espelage, Will Bowen, and Dr. Gina Ligon
- Trauma-Informed School Discipline
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
We're also launching four new Networking Groups for threat assessment, suicide prevention, managing problematic sexual behaviors, and crisis response. The schedule for these meetings is now available.
Finally, we have important updates for grant awardees, including a SAFER Grant kick-off meeting and a temporary halt on spending for the School Security Disbursement Grant Program.
For all the details on these topics and to explore all available resources, read the full Newsletter