PA Bill Number: SB945
Title: Consolidating the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code; and making repeals.
Description: Consolidating the act of August 9, 1955 (P.L.323, No.130), known as The County Code; and making repeals. ...
Last Action: Third consideration and final passage (199-0)
Last Action Date: Apr 17, 2024
Local student recognized for essay :: 06/25/2015
A local student’s proposal to establish a program to hire qualified military veterans to protect schools earned him the opportunity to visit the state Capitol and be honored by the state Senate on Tuesday, according to Sen. Don White, R-Indiana.
Brent Johnson, a student from Indiana Area High School, submitted the winning entry in the recent “There Ought to be a Law” essay competition sponsored by White.
Brent proposal was V.A.P.S., which stands for Veterans Association Protective Services. He suggested that returning veterans who qualify mentally and physically have the privilege of protecting the schools as government officials, keeping their rank from the military and maintaining government employee status.
By keeping their government status, they would be fully funded and insured through the United States government, so as to not burden local taxpayers for a salary through the school district. These employees, under service to the United States government, would have the right to bear arms for the protection and safety of the student body and educators.
“Brent’s entry is certainly topical and worthy of legislative consideration,” said White. “I am always encouraged by the thoughts and proposals submitted by the students. I’ve read some great suggestions over the years. I am pleased to add Brent Johnson to the list of students who have presented excellent proposals for new state laws.”
Brent was joined in the Capitol by his parents, Frank and Sherri Johnson. In addition to being recognized by the Senate, the group toured the state Capitol and had lunch with White during their visit to Harrisburg.
This is the 13th year White has held his essay competition. Previous winning essays have included proposals for children’s health care, giving veterans a day off on Veterans Day, mandatory seat belts on school buses and mini license plates for bicycles, and drug tests for welfare and medical assistance recipients — a proposal that was incorporated into legislation enacted into law last year.
https://www.indianagazette.com/news/indiana-news/local-student-recognized-for-essay,22289436/
