; Whereas individuals other than law enforcement officers should not be asked or incentivized to carry weapons for fear of danger to their homes or classrooms; Whereas schools across the country need considerable additional resources to plan for the possibility of such acts of violence, coordinate with law enforcement, and secure their buildings from intruders; Whereas many schools lack the mental health counselors, psychologists, and social workers they need to identify and work with students showing warning signs of depression and violence; and Whereas neighborhood gun violence must also be addressed for the scores of youth who are unable to freely navigate their communities, for the fear of their lives and general safety: Now, therefore, be it