For those looking at policing in schools in Massachusetts

A reminder for those who are looking at school resource officers in schools in Massachusetts:

Under MGL Ch. 71, sec. 37P, which was passed in 2014 as part of the new gun regulations, a school resource officer is required for each school district. The only exception is under subsection (c):

(c) Upon written application by a school department of a city or town, in consultation with the chief of police, a regional school district or a county agricultural school, the commissioner of elementary and secondary education may waive the requirements of this section if the commissioner believes a school resource officer would not assist that particular city or town, regional school district or county agricultural school to ensure school safety. The written application shall include: (i) the reasons for the waiver request; (ii) data or evidence supporting the waiver request; and (iii) a description of, and supporting data for, alternative procedures and resources relied upon to ensure safe schools.

Some of us pointed out at the time that this was not a reasonable idea.