I am a surgeon in Williamsburg, VA and represent the Virginia Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. The most important time to intervene for trauma is the so called Golden Hour immediately after the trauma occurs. The Stop The Bleed Kits provide the resources necessary to intervene during that hour. They provide gauze both plain and with a hemostatic agent as well as a tourniquet. They also have gloves, scissors, and the other necessary resources to help stop the bleed while responders are en route. These kits have been used from surfing injuries in Maryland to 4 wheeler injuries in Iowa. Having these kits at school will help provide the ability to intervene early. The estimated cost for these kits ranges from $116,870 for the lowest price kit at each school to $282,100 for a Stop the Bleed Station at each school. Thank you for your consideration.

Dear House of Delegates, I am disheartened by the lack of high expectations and standards for Virginia’s schools. Many politicians and people believe throwing money at the issue will fix it. Nope Where are the parents, guardians of the students who are being disruptive and causing harm? It was Never about the salary! It was always about the poor policies, low standards and expectations for the students. Stop making excuses for some and not the others. All schools must follow The Student Code of Conduct. Fact: there are teachers and administrators who are too lazy to follow the policies and be consistent. I refuse to let this go because I know we must be fair. Schools that allow bad behavior instead of discipline and accountability are shameful. Look at our society now. Please stop covering up bad behaviors with low standards, excuses, and now metal detectors. Stop lowering standards in one place and raising standards in another. Encourage hard work and dedication without government dependency. Please stop dividing us into groups based on race, religion, gender, etc. Where is the home?

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