HB 519 - Public School Metal Detectors (2011-2012)

  • Status: Failed
  • Latest Update: Jan 11, 2013
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Summary

This bill changes Ohio law to have every public classroom building equipped with metal detectors at every entrance, unless a waiver is obtained.

Jurisdiction/Legislation Level

State

LCS Legislation Status

http://lsc.state.oh.us/coderev/hou129.nsf/House+Bill+Number/0519?OpenDocument

Our Take on This Bill

While striving to ensure the safety of students in classrooms across the state is a goal that we believe is extremely important, HB 519’s provisions to put metal detectors at every entrance in every public school building is an intrusive, expensive, and unproven way to accomplish that end.

Committees

Education (H)

Authors:
Rep. Patmon (D)
Sponsors:
Rep. Barnes (D)