Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) announced Wednesday that the Texas Department of Public Safety will provide over 30 law enforcement officers to the Uvalde school district ahead of the 2022-23 school year.
According to a press release, “the DPS security presence was requested by UCISD Superintendent Dr. Hal Harrell and will help ensure students, parents, and school faculty feel secure as they return to school.” In May, a gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde and opened fire, killing 19 students and two teachers.
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At the request of Uvalde ISD, Texas is providing over 30 law enforcement officers to Uvalde schools for the new school year.
Texas will ensure Uvalde has the support they need as the community continues to heal. https://t.co/lzLWrRNRkD
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 10, 2022
“The beginning of a new school year should be an exciting time for students and teachers, and the State of Texas is working to provide that for the Uvalde community,” Abbott said in the release. “As a new school year begins, we must ensure students, parents, and all dedicated school personnel can look forward to new opportunities to learn and grow. Texas will keep working to provide all available support and resources to the Uvalde community as they continue to heal.”
“The Texas Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District to ensure each child, parent, and teacher feels safe and protected during this difficult time. There is no task more important than this,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw.
The release also notes other actions Abbott’s administration has taken, including a $5 million investment for a long-term Family Resiliency Center in the county, which will include mental health resources, among other things. The administration has also given $1.25 million to the Uvalde school district “for trauma-informed counseling, crisis intervention, and community outreach.”
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Further, $105.5 million was allotted “to enhance school safety and mental health services” throughout Texas schools.
