2 proposed Florida bills aim to increase school safety

Reporter: Claire Galt Writer: Nicholas Karsen
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Florida congressman Mario Diaz-Balart contacted WINK News to exclusively inform us about two state bills aimed at increasing protection during school threats.

According to Diaz-Balart, one of the proposed bills, the Eagle Act, would increase staff training for the FortfyFl cellphone app.

The app routes anonymous tips about possible school-related threats to school officials, local law enforcement and state-level officials.

The Single Application for School Safety Act, if passed, will allow schools to receive more federal funding for security-related improvements via a single request form.

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