Mike Lee: ‘I’m Skeptical of New Federal Programs’ for School Safety

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SCOTT: “I want to talk to you also today about the STOP School Violence Act. It’s introduced by your fellow Utah Senator Orrin Hatch along with Marco Rubio of Florida. It would give grants that would enhance cooperation between law enforcement and school staff, teach both of them how to spot warning signs of potential school shooters. Will it be enough do you think?”
LEE: “I’m not sure. You know, I — to be honest with you, I’m skeptical of new federal programs for situations like this one. Primary and secondary education, K-12 public education system, is a creature of state and local government. It’s not an area where the federal government is actively involved, nor do I think it’s one where the federal government should be actively involved. How people secure a school in one community, in one state, one part of the country or another is going to vary. Even within my own state."