Classroom locked-door law revisions target sheriffs’ concerns

Classroom locked-door law revisions target sheriffs’ concerns

A fence stands around Sneads High School in the Panhandle. (Photo by Jay Waagmeester/Florida Phoenix)Florida’s sheriffs asked for legislative clarification of a “clunky” 2024 school-safety law. Lawmakers responded, sending classroom door-locking revisions through both chambers. Last summer, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judge espressed concern that law enforcement officers might unintentionally violate state laws designed to lock out threatening peo…

Legislators respond to ‘clunky’ school safety law, clarify door locking rules

Florida’s sheriffs asked for legislative clarification of a “clunky” 2024 school-safety law. Lawmakers responded, sending classroom door-locking revisions through both chambers.