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Va gov ceremonially signs school safety bills

Tags: Bob McDonnell, Ken Cuccinelli,

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Va. Senate panel advances 3 school safety bills

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Virginia gets school safety task force recommendations

After the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Connecticut last year, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell put together a task force to look for ways to improve school safety in the Commonwealth

Tags: Arlington, michelle basch, arlington county public schools

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Montgomery Co. parents voice concerns about school safety (VIDEO)

From bullying prevention to bolstering security procedures at school entrances, parents voiced their concerns and offered suggestions on how to make schools safer at Wednesday night's Montgomery County Council of PTAs meeting.

Tags: mcps, Montgomery County Public Schools, kate ryan,

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PTA to hold forum on school safety in Montgomery County

Parents, teachers and public safety officials will meet Wednesday night to discuss school safety at Montgomery County schools.

Tags: PTA, public meetings

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Montgomery Co. PTAs hold forum on school safety

While Maryland state lawmakers consider legislation on everything from banning assault- style weapons to procedures involving gun shop inspections, communities are examining school safety.

Tags: Montgomery County Board of Education, Montgomery County schools, kate ryan

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Website posting raises rural Va. school concerns

A rural school system in southwest Virginia is canceling the start of classes in the new year Wednesday because of concerns about an online posting that mentions the school massacre in Connecticut and local schools.

Tags: Sandy Hook, school resource officer

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Anne Arundel schools report mass absences

Anne Arundel County public schools reported mass absences Friday following rumors of a school shooting and in the wake of the Newtown massacre.

Tags: school absences, newtown, conn.

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Police try to control rumors of school violence

Anne Arundel County police are working to dispel rumors of threats of possible school violence that are spreading on social media.

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Police arrest student for bringing gun to Rockville school

A Montgomery County high school student was arrested Thursday and charged as an adult for bringing an unloaded handgun onto school property. Police are evaluating the gun to determine if it is operable.

Tags: police, crime, guns on campus, Montgomery County Police Department

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