School shootings: A Texas school spent $250,000 on bullet proof film

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A suburban Texas school district spent nearly $250,000 on bullet-resistant film on the windows of its elementary and middle schools in recent years, per invoices obtained by Axios Austin through an open records request.

Why it matters: The invoices from the Round Rock Independent School District are a window into how much schools nationally are spending on safety measures after a spate of shootings.

What they're saying: "In a world filled with school shootings, riots, looting, and natural disasters, protecting people and property is paramount," reads the company's sales literature. "Schools must identify and improve the first lines of defense, starting with the most vulnerable spots: glass windows and doors."

Between the lines: School safety has become big business.

The bottom line: "We must continue to remain vigilant, and to continue to prepare and implement the necessary safety procedures to keep our schools safe for our students, staff and community," Round Rock ISD superintendent Hafedh Azaiez wrote to parents in May, following the Uvalde shooting.

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