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School safety commission presents recommendations Wednesday

School safety commission presents recommendations Wednesday
School safety commission presents recommendations Wednesday
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 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission is moving ahead with their recommendations aimed at protecting students here in Florida.

WTXL's Jada Williams was live Wednesday morning with a breakdown of the findings that will be presented before state officials Wednesday.

The commission is presenting their work to keep students safe to Florida Gov. Rick Scott and legislative leaders.

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission was created to make recommendations after the February 14 mass shooting at the school.

In December the commission met to analyze a findings report and make recommendations for school safety.

The draft report says there were numerous lapses in security ahead of the mass shooting in Parkland that killed 17 people.

These include unlocked doors and entrances at the school, along with sheriff's deputies who failed to quickly confront the attacker.

The report suggests various ways to strengthen safety in Florida schools, including limiting entry and exit points, restricting visitors on campus during school hours, and keeping classroom doors locked.

The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The alleged school shooter, Nikolas Cruz, is awaiting trial and could face the death penalty if convicted in the case.