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School safety has long been an issue, but
in recent years, with high profile school violence episodes
both nationally and internationally, as well as the growing
realization that ongoing bullying is highly destructive, the
focus on safety has increased. Local school districts, the
New York State government, the federal government, community
and professional groups have all made safety in the school
a priority.
Passed by the New York State legislature
in 2000, the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE)
legislation requires that persons seeking educational certification
in New York State must participate in a two-hour violence
prevention training. This training is to provide information
regarding the components of the law and an overview of violence
prevention.
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