Proposal amends the SUSP Law to create specific strategies to prevent attacks on educational institutions; text awaits vote in plenary
The proposal approved this Tuesday (16) by the Constitution and Justice Committee was authored by the federal deputy (PL-BA) and was reported by the deputy from Minas Gerais (PL-MT). The project seeks to include the National Plan for Preventing and Combating Violence in the School Environment as a new instrument within the National Public Security and Social Defense Policy.
Law No. 13,675 was considered a milestone in the institutionalization of public security in Brazil, establishing the Unified Public Security System (SUSP) and the National Public Security and Social Defense Policy (PNSPDS). However, the current legislation, according to parliamentarians, does not include a specific plan for preventing violence in schools, an aspect that has become urgently necessary due to the increase in violent incidents.
In the last 20 years, Brazil has recorded 24 violent attacks in schools, resulting in the deaths of 28 students, four teachers and two education professionals, according to research by the State University of Campinas (Unicamp). The study points out that the motivation for these attacks often involves anger, revenge and the influence of extremist groups, especially on social media.
The bill highlights the need for a proactive approach to ensuring safety in daycare centers and schools. Representative Alden argues that implementing effective measures is essential to prevent new tragedies and protect the school community, which lives under the shadow of a significant increase in violence.
Furthermore, the text emphasizes the need to monitor signs of radicalization among young people, who may feel inspired by cases of violence both in Brazil and abroad. The proposal suggests that the inclusion of the plan in the public security system can contribute to reducing this violence, creating a robust and effective State policy.
Parliamentarians interviewed by the column’s owner reveal that the urgency of a national plan to combat school violence is evident, and Congressman Alden’s proposal could be a significant step towards a safer future for Brazilian students. With the text ready to be voted on in plenary, the decision will now be made by the president of the House, deputy (Republicans).
*This text does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Jovem Pan.
