ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Jamie Moses was upset after she said Kiski Area canceled active shooter drills because the students could not social distance.
“Parents probably aren’t even thinking about that, it probably doesn’t even dawn on them that these things are canceled,” Moses said.
She said she learned the news from her fourth grader.
“I had asked him if they’ve had drills at all that year, and he said no. He said the only drills they’ve had are fire drills,” Moses said. “That doesn’t sit right with me that an active shooter drill is canceled because of social distancing with 9 and 10-year-olds. They’re still wearing masks, so why would it matter they’re elbow to elbow 10 minutes of the day to do that.”
Moses said not only are kids not prepared for today’s world, but most parents also have no clue.
“It’s going to be utter chaos if something did happen. And then thinking, God forbid, something does, and they cancel these drills, and someone gets hurt, they’re going to get sued,” she said.
Channel 11 reached out to the superintendent’s office over several days and there has been no response so far.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires at least two school safety drills, such as active shooter drills during the year.
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