A key CTA-sponsored measure designed to enhance school safety is awaiting action on the Assembly floor. An aye vote on the Assembly floor will send the bill to the Senate Education Committee for further consideration. In one case, a classroom teacher's use of the phone brought medical aid to wounded students within minutes.
Telephones are crucial to summoning police, fire, or medical assistance in an emergency.
AB 1992 would mandate that plans for new telephone lines be included in all new school construction and remodeling projects. Remind them that in an emergency, having a telephone in a nearby classroom can save precious moments that can make the difference between life and death.