The Brief

Seattle Public School Board voted 5-2 against a pilot program to reintroduce police at Garfield High School.

The proposal followed the shooting death of a student outside the school, with mixed opinions from parents and educators.

Future plans for police presence in Seattle schools remain uncertain, with calls for more safety measures.

SEATTLE - The Seattle Public School Board has rejected a pilot program that would bring police presence back inside Garfield High School.

There was a dramatic silence in the room following the 5-2 vote Wednesday, with five voting against the motion and two voting for it.

The backstory:

The motion would have advanced a pilot program to place school engagement officers on the Garfield High School campus.

While it's unclear what's next for

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