Many schools already have programs on improving race relations and discouraging sexual harassment.
State Sen. David Landis of Lincoln thinks schools need one more focused on averting school violence. Many schools already have programs on improving race relations and discouraging sexual harassment. State Sen. David Landis of Lincoln thinks schools need one more focused on averting school violence. Landis' priority bill would establish a statewide program that would use the expertise of the state education officials, educational service units and the state's mediation centers to train school staff and students to peacefully resolve conflicts. The state Department of Education would give grants to schools and educational service units to develop conflict-resolution programs.