The 18 recommendations for the state to consider are divided into three separate categories: mental health, safety equipment and training, and policy.

Carmel Clay Schools is one of many school districts accepting free hand-held metal detectors from the state, but school and community leaders caution the detectors are not the sole solution to safer schools.

School systems requested the handheld metal detectors after Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the program earlier this month.

One in three parents fear for their child's safety in school, according to a survey that a national education group conducts every year.

Jay School Corporation Superintendent Jeremey Gulley says the district is starting the process of deciding who will be able to use the firearms.

In a video update shared online, Gov. Eric Holcomb said the state will provide metal detector wands at no cost to every school that requests them.

House Minority Leader Terry Goodin (D-Austin) sent a letter to House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) this week, asking the legislative council to create a summer study committee on school safety that would meet every year.

Police say a female student wounded in a suburban Indianapolis school shooting is in critical condition and the teacher who also was wounded is in good condition.

Jason Seaman, 29, of Noblesville was in good condition Friday night, police spokesman Lt. Bruce Barnes said.

An adult and child were injured Friday morning when someone opened fire at Noblesville West Middle School.