西弗吉尼亚州学校必须用2.58亿美元提高安全等级,面临资金和执行方面的挑战。 West Virginia schools must upgrade security with $258M, facing funding and implementation challenges.

西弗吉尼亚州学校面临2.58亿美元的安保升级要求,包括安全进入系统。 West Virginia schools face a $258 million security upgrade requirement, including secure entry systems. 需求已经增加,现在272所学校需要升级,而去年为299所。 The need has grown, with 272 schools now requiring upgrades compared to 299 last year. 国家官员正在与国土安全部合作,确定这些需求的优先次序。 State officials are working with Homeland Security to prioritize these needs. 然而,立法者质疑为什么升级推迟,以及资金是否足够,因为学校已经在安全措施方面花费了2 300多万美元。 However, lawmakers question why upgrades were delayed and if funding is sufficient, as schools have already spent over $23 million on safety measures. 财政拮据使学校难以承担这些基本的安全改善费用。 Financial constraints are making it difficult for schools to afford these essential security improvements.