In Duval County, students have been in school for nearly a month -- and the district is making progress with its own security projects.
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Forty-six schools will see improvements in year two of the plan. That will cover most elementary and middle schools.The district is also spending $7 million at all Duval County high schools. They will replace hand-held and walkthrough detectors sometimes used at high schools.According to the district, the technology will cut down on false alarms and eliminate security lines without sacrificing any safety and security.
One other issue surfaced during the first month of school: Threats -- and this is something the district says it is NOT taking lightly. The superintendent released a video last month warning that the district will respond to threats against students and schools with the highest possible level of consequences.
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