BATON ROUGE, LA –
While much time has been spent getting supplies, uniforms, and haircuts –
Attorney General Jeff Landry wants his fellow parents to take some moments to
help ensure a safe school year for students and teachers.
“Louisiana’s children are our State’s greatest
resource,” said Attorney General Jeff Landry. “Their education is a long-term
investment and something we all can contribute towards especially by working to
keep students safe.”
Attorney General Landry offers the following School Safety
tips for parents and guardians:
- Drive
safely. Obey speed
limits and other traffic laws like not changing lanes, passing, or making
U-turns in school zones; do not text while driving.
- Use
caution near school buses.
Stop at least 30 feet behind a loading or unloading school bus and adhere
to its flashing lights and stop signs.
- Teach
children about pedestrian safety.
Educate kids to look both ways when crossing a street, listen to crossing
guards, and never run blindly into the street.
- Know
school safety plan.
Learn how school executes safety drills, works with first responders, and
communicates with parents during emergencies.
- Encourage
healthy communication.
Warn kids about stranger dangers and ask them to immediately report if
someone or something is making them uncomfortable, especially bullying.
- Be
familiar with educators.
Know those taking care of your child, including their contact information;
be sure school does screening and background checks on all employees.