Restoration News announced that Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones’s proposals to reduce police presence in schools and pursue lawsuits against gun manufacturers would not effectively address school shootings. The statement was published in an article.
Jay Jones, a former Virginia state delegate representing the 89th District from 2018 to 2021, announced his second bid for Attorney General in November 2024. In the 2021 Democratic primary, Jones lost to incumbent Mark Herring despite endorsements from prominent figures like Governor Ralph Northam. Jones, a Norfolk native and attorney, previously served as an Assistant Attorney General and has focused his campaign on issues such as consumer protection and civil rights.
In June 2020, the Charlottesville City School Board voted to remove School Resource Officers (SROs) from schools, reflecting a national trend following the death of George Floyd. The decision aimed to reimagine school safety without a constant police presence. However, in March 2025, the Board voted 4-2 to reinstate SROs, indicating a shift in community sentiment regarding school security.
According to a 2024 analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation, the average yearly rate of U.S. students exposed to a school shooting increased from 19 per 100,000 in 1999–2004 to 51 in 2020–2024. Exposure is defined as students attending a school at which a shooting occurred during the current school year. This rise underscores the growing concern over school safety and the impact of gun violence on students.
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