2020 Madison Resolution 61137 Decreasing Police Presence in Schools
Type
Ordinance or Resolution
Year
2020
Level
City or Town
State(s)
Wisconsin
Policy Areas
Children & Families, Education, Public Safety
This resolution terminates Madison Metropolitan School District's (MMSD) contract with the Madison Police Department (MPD) to provide School Resource Officers (SROs) for the four MMSD high schools. In addition, the ordinance aims to address racial disparities in school discipline and promote alternative approaches to school safety that prioritize the well-being of all students.