Fort Bend ISD students will notice several safety enhancements when they return to campus...
It’s almost back-to-school time.
In 10 days, the corridors of Fort Bend area schools will be bustling with students, but after two years of COVID-19 interruptions, parents and children are relieved to have a more"normal" start to the school year. However, the recent school shooting at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school still weighs heavily on everyone’s mind. Fort Bend ISD students will noticeStarting in August 2022, a clear bag policy will be in place for all non-campus district facilities, though guests who require the use of medical items or equipment can have their bags screened for admittance.
Additionally, the Texas Education Agency introduced new requirements after the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde to improve the level of safety at all Texas public schools. This semester, within the first 10 days of school, students will have had four major drills that will train them on what to do in an active shooter situation.
The FBISD school board also approved $4.4 million in fencing for all elementary schools and state-of-the-art weapon detection systems in a pilot program at athletic stadiums. The district already has security vestibules in schools, RhinoWare door locks on all classroom doors and additional key card readers, which help staff avoid the need to prop open doors.Student meal prices have increased by $0.75 for breakfast and $0.25 for lunch. Breakfast meals will be $2, elementary lunch will be $2.
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