The “Tennessee three' lawmakers who faced expulsion from the House failed to vote in favor of a school safety measure that passed through the chamber last week with bipartisan support.
Former Tennessee state representative Justin Jones blamed a "white supremacist system" for his removal after joining in an anti-gun protest at the state Capitol.who faced expulsion from the House after they took part in a gun-control protest at the state Capitol last month failed to vote in favor of a school safety measure that passed through the chamber last week with bipartisan support.
Passed by the state House on Thursday, the bill would enhance safety protections for students in bothThe bill would require public schools to keep exterior doors locked when students are present, with the school being subjected to penalties for repeat violations. It would also require public schools to conduct yearly incident command and bus safety drills in addition to armed intruder drills, with newly constructed public schools required to install locks on classroom doors and secure entryways.
Under House Bill 322, Tennessee schools would be required to lock exterior doors, create emergency preparedness plans and conduct additional yearly drills. Expressing opposition to the measure, Jones said:"This is an optical spectacle decision to offer these false solutions. You want exposure when we are saying we want you to do something. This is a very political, calculated decision."
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