After a school board hearing that the Baltimore City School police packed with officers, it seemed like the support and opposition to the bill was pretty even, but you all have made the difference! Now our petition to have the bill withdrawn has over 1100 signatures! It's clear the opposition to this bill is many and strong. Keep up the great work. Share your thoughts with your legislators and your local news. Write a letter to the editor. Write a letter to the school board. Your signatures have been delivered and the school board is notified whenever another person signs the petition, so keep those signatures coming! Here's some coverage of the bill and last night's hearing: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/education/bs-md-ci-school-police-guns-20150224-story.html#page=1 http://www.wbaltv.com/news/supporters-opponents-discuss-bill-to-arm-school-police-officers/31468716 http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2015/02/24/new-bill-proposes-armed-officers-in-baltimore-schools/ https://www.baltimorebrew.com/2015/02/24/bill-to-let-city-school-police-carry-guns-in-baltimore-schools-stirs-ire/