Houston Independent School District (ISD) trustees on Aug. 11 passed a motion that will allow $2 million in funding for more firearms and shields for the district police.
The decision comes after Superintendent Millard House II said last week that the district was not prepared to handle an active shooter attack with its current equipment.
Trustees debated for an hour before voting 6–3 on the measure, The Houston Chronicle reports.
Specifically, the measure will allow for the purchase of 200 rifles, rifle ammunition, and 200 ballistic plate shields for the district’s police department.
Trustee Dani Hernandez had initially suggested postponing the measure by a week pending further specific information regarding the decision, explaining: “I need more information about the broader safety plan for the district in general. At this time, I don’t believe I have all the information I need. I don’t think that we have explored all options at this point—safety is essential for HISD.”…