Fort Worth school board asks Gov. Abbott to call special session on gun violence
FORT WORTH, Texas - The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education wants Texas Governor Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session before the new school year begins to address gun violence.
The board passed a resolution urging lawmakers to pass what they call "common sense" firearm policies to protect students, teachers, and staff.
It did not define what it considers common sense.
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"Our students, parents, faculty, and staff should not be in fear that mass shootings and gun violence will occur within FWISD and our community, as our schools must be a safe refuge for our children and the adults charged with their care," the resolution reads.