West Virginia Bill Would Allow Teachers to Carry Guns at School January 26, 2024 By Leah Willingham West Virginia’s Republican-dominated Legislature pushed forward a slate of contentious bills Wednesday that would arm teachers, allow people to sue...
Maine Lawmakers Propose Arming Security Guards or Teachers in Schools February 7, 2023 AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Republican lawmakers said it’s time to beef up security in Maine schools, either with armed security...
Florida Governor Signs Bill Allowing More Armed Teachers May 10, 2019 By Brendan Farrington More Florida teachers will be eligible to carry guns in the classroom under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed...
Armed Security Officers Present in Growing Number of Schools April 3, 2018 By Maria Danilova and Larry Fenn Armed security officers are becoming more prevalent at America’s schools, according to a federal study released last week amid a...
Schools Could Be Liable for not Arming Staff Under Proposed Kansas Bill April 2, 2018 By Mitchell Willetts Kansas schools that refuse to allow teachers to carry guns could be held legally responsible in the event of a...
Trump Gun Safety Plan Includes Arming Teachers But Not Higher Buying Age March 12, 2018 By Jennifer Epstein The White House is forging ahead with a plan to give firearms training to teachers while pulling back from moves...
Arkansas Senate Bill Would Allow Armed Teachers, School Staff February 11, 2015 The Arkansas Senate passed legislation aimed at clearing the way for districts to use teachers, administrators and other staff as...
Indiana Sheriff Leery of Armed Teachers in Schools September 27, 2013 A county sheriff told Indiana legislators he doesn’t believe school security would be improved by having teachers or principals carrying...
Oklahoma Teacher-Gun Bill Derailed April 3, 2013 A bill that would have allowed public school districts across Oklahoma to decide whether to let teachers be armed in...
Guns on Campus Bills Moving Through Oklahoma Legislature February 12, 2013 By Sean Murphy, The Associated Press While a special school safety commission formed after the massacre of schoolchildren in Connecticut continues its work, Oklahoma legislators are...