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Chris Murphy: “Families should be able to trust that when they send their kids to school, they will be in a safe learning environment…”

On the recordSeptember 23, 2026
Families should be able to trust that when they send their kids to school, they will be in a safe learning environment free from physical abuse.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Discussing the Protecting Our Students in Schools Act

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