LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas school districts are working to improve safety for students and staff, according to a survey conducted by a state commission.

The Arkansas School Safety Commission recently released a survey that shows districts are upgrading physical security of buildings, emergency procedures, mental health support and communication with law enforcement agencies, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported.

The survey questioned whether school districts made or plan to make any security changes based on the commission's preliminary report in July. Many of the findings aligned wit...