A new state law requires schools to have armed guards. But many are having a hard time hiring officers. | #schoolsaftey

The state allotted a total of $15,000 per campus to fulfill the requirements of HB 3, while the going rate for armed security guards with the necessary training can hover around $85,000 in parts of the state.

By Rebecca Noel, Houston Public MediaSeptember 4, 2023 9:45 amEducation, Government & Politics, Houston Public Media, Texas Newsroom