UPDATE: LANSING - Ralya Elementary is just one of the many schools in the Lansing area that is changing the way they handle security.

The school added a new safety procedure, locking all doors except for the main entrance by 8:30 AM.

They've also added a security mirror by it's main entrance to track who comes in and out of the building.

Lawmakers are fighting for even more security as they push for new legislation at the Capitol.

A new bill would allow schools to use sinking fund money to hire security guards.

Right now this money can only be used for building construction and repairs.

If passed, voters in each district across the state would decide if they want to dip into this money for security.

Michigan Association of School Boards Deputy Director Don Wotruba is still looking for the possible affect this bill could have.

"If we expand to security personnel does that have some impact on what the original purpose was for," said Wotruba.

School safety has been a discussion top around the state long before this bill. and many are working on new ways to keep students safe.

"I think individual districts, all of them have security plans, many are talking to local law enforcement to help them develop those security plans where they can maybe tweek things, make them better," said Wotruba

ORIGINAL STORY: LANSING - Lawmakers fight to for more safety measures in Michigan schools amid the Newtown shootings. Watch Meridian Magazine for more.