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Little Rock City Board addresses school safety ahead of new year

As students are preparing to head back to the classroom, the Little Rock City Board has passed some items that will address student safety.

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The Little Rock City Board passed a string of measures for children's safety and education in the city on Tuesday.

Students that attend Little Rock School District will continue to have a school resource officer provided by the city for this academic year.

The city board agreed that they would also allow a school resource officer for the Pulaski County Special School District to be placed at Joe T. Robinson Middle and High schools this year.

The board also passed a resolution to give almost $300,000 for prevention programs for after-school and out-of-school care.

Organizations, such as the Boys and Girls Club, Life Skills For Youth, Brandon House, Our House, and Bridge2Success will all be receiving a portion of those funds.

While the contract is only for four months, the city said they have been working to extend that contract for the rest of the academic year.

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