Zero Tolerance Program Analysis

The chapter reflection for this class discussion pertains to the “Zero Tolerance Program” which began in 1994 when Congress passed the Gun-Free Schools Act. The question does the program make schools safer and better places to learn, or do the related negative side effects outweigh the benefits? The article states “the need for safe schools is obvious” I agree with that statement. The pro’s mentioned are very strong reasons for the program. Our schools do need to be safe, students cannot learn if they do not feel physically and emotionally safe and lack of discipline and the problems of drug use is a critical problem with in the U.S. schools. In my opinion these are all valid reasons for a “Zero Tolerance Program” with in schools.