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Avonte's Law
De Blasio Signs Avonte’s Law
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed “Avonte’s Law,” which requires the Dept. of Education to evaluate the need for door alarms in elementary and special needs schools.
Council Passes Bills on School Safety, People With Disabilities, and Open Government
The City Council approved four bills on Thursday that will become law once Mayor Bill de Blasio signs them.
City Hesitant on Avonte’s Law
A high profile City Council bill mandating alarms on school doors met with a wonky response from the Education Department officials during a hearing Thursday.
