“House Democrats yanked $302 million away from school efforts to keep students safe and support their mental health. This terrible move will cause cuts to essential programs and layoffs of dedicated school resource officers and counselors.”

Vicksburg Police Chief Scott Sanderson; Lt. Scott Jackson of the Kalamazoo Township Police Department; Rep. Matt Hall, R-Richland Township; Officer James Skidmore of the Vicksburg Police Department, who serves as a school resource officer; and Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker stand together outside the Michigan State Capitol on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.