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National PTA and Everytown for Gun Safety Announce New Collaboration in the Fight to Protect Kids from Gun Violence
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Those "parents" might want to rethink that.Groups release new research findings that show children experiencing gun violence at school leads parents’ concerns, ranking higher than concerns over academics and curriculum
Through the alliance, National PTA and Everytown will develop tools and resources to empower parent leaders nationwide to influence policy and planning decisions related to gun violence prevention and school safety and preparedness.
- Most parents strongly support gun safety policies. Ninety-one percent of parents surveyed indicated they strongly or somewhat support requiring criminal background checks of individuals on all gun sales including online and at gun shows. Eighty-nine percent of parents surveyed reported they strongly or somewhat support increasing funding to enhance the physical safety of school buildings, as long as it does not negatively impact the learning environment. Sixty-eight percent of parents reported they strongly or somewhat support banning the sale, manufacture and purchase or transfer of assault weapons.