Every day I step into school, fear continues to hunt me down. The fear of what could happen if violence erupts is both overwhelming and ruining the school experience, and it is something that nobody should have to deal with. The right to feel safe in an educational environment should be universal and unbreakable.

Recent statistics illustrate the absurd amount of shootings in schools. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in the 2020-2021 school year, there were 93 school shootings with casualties, the highest number since data collection began. With numbers like this, many families are turning to bulletproof armor as a means of ensuring their children's safety.

Currently, the policy in most public schools prohibits students from wearing bulletproof armor on school grounds. This leaves students and parents in an awful situation, caught between the desire to adhere to school guidelines and the need to protect oneself from the very real threat of gun violence.

The goal of this petition is simple: allow students to wear bulletproof armor in public schools without fear of punishment. By permitting this, schools acknowledge the current climate of gun violence in our world and take a step towards providing a safer environment for students.

A change in policy would not only offer peace of mind to countless families but would save many lives. It's a proactive measure that adapts to the times and addresses an immediate concern for safety in schools.

Join me in urging school policy makers and educational boards across the nation to allow bulletproof armor in schools. Let’s protect our students from gun violence by giving them the freedom to protect themselves. Sign this petition and be part of a movement that prioritizes the safety and well-being of students over outdated rules.