Highland Park District 113 said parents and students can expect an increased police presence on the first day of school and the use of weapons detection systems at unspecified entrances.
Parents who have been fighting for increased security measures said they're happy but more still needs to be done.
For months, Perez has been pushing for increased security measures at District 113 schools after his kids were part of a school lockdown following reports of a student with a gun. Parents also have pushed for stricter security after a Highland Park High School student was fatally shot Sunday. School leaders initially planned to implement the new system on a small scale, but after Sunday's shooting district leaders adjusted those plans. Perez said they are grateful, but he and other concerned parents still have questions
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