By Message Staff WASHINGTON, D.C. – All six members of Louisiana’s delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of the Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act, which was passed March 14 by a vote of 407-10. The legislation would provide funding for violence prevention training, greater coordination with law enforcement members and improved school security technology. Next, the bill heads to the Senate for consideration. U.S. Reps. Mike Johnson, Ralph Abraham and Steve Scalise were among 100 representatives to co-sponsor the bill. Johnson is a member of First Baptist Church in Bossier City and Abraham is a member of Alto Baptist Church. “Ensuring our children’s safety is of the utmost importance, and we are acting in Congress to ensure students are protected while at school,” Johnson said in a written statement. “Putting an end to school violence begins with noticing the warning signs and knowing how to proceed when they are present. The STOP School Violence Act educates students, school officials and local law enforcement on how to prevent tragedies before they happen. I am proud to have supported this legislation and look forward to continuing our efforts on this … [Read more...]