The critical policy problem that is the focus of the proposal is the increasing number of school emergencies associated with childhood crime in the state of Texas. The three-step framework developed to address this issue targets crime prevention policies and the overall increase in students’ safety at schools and surrounding areas. The need for reform is supported by numerous cases of school shootings, the frequency of which is increasing each year. Such a trend can be explained through the decrease of attention to the possession of guns in the population, which is why cohesive prevention methods are necessary to avoid school shootings and other attacks.
The policy solution is three-fold and is concerned with the integration of prevention practices at Texas schools. First, it is recommended to conduct regular security checks to identify any gaps in safety. Second, metal detectors should be installed at school entrances to prevent dangerous objects from being taken into schools. Third, more security guards should be hired and assigned to entrance doors for monitoring students and preventing contrabands from being brought on the premises.
The main position on the solution is to ensure that students can learn, interact, and grow in safe environments. The policy change is not expected to present a problem for individuals separately or the rest of the community, which is why others should support it. The safety of children should be a priority for the citizens of Texas because they represent the future of the state. The support for the policy change is necessary due to possible limitations in budget allocation, which means that the financial assistance of both governmental and non-governmental stakeholders will be needed.
Work Cited
Senate Research Center. “Bill Analysis.” Capitol Texas Gov. 2019.