Amidst protests and heated debate, Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill that will permit teachers to carry concealed handguns on school premises. Despite opposition from Democrats and gun safety advocates, the Republican-dominated House approved the measure by a vote of 68-28. The Senate had earlier passed the bill this month.
The Tennessee state legislature has passed a controversial bill that would allow teachers to carry concealed firearms in schools. The bill was met with fierce opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, but ultimately passed in a 68-28 vote. The passage of the bill comes just over a year after a deadly school shooting in Nashville that claimed the lives of three children and three staff members. According to the Giffords Law Center, approximately half of all states in the US permit teachers or other school staff to carry firearms on school grounds.
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Amidst protests and opposition from Democrats, Tennessee House Republicans have approved a bill that would allow certain teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on public school grounds. The bill, which passed by a 68-28 vote, has raised concerns among parents and educators, who argue that it could endanger students. If signed into law by Republican Governor Bill Lee, it would be the most significant expansion of gun access in Tennessee since last year’s shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville.
In a controversial move, the Tennessee House of Representatives approved a bill that would permit specific school employees to carry concealed handguns on public school grounds. Despite protests and objections from the public and Democratic lawmakers, the bill passed by a 68-28 vote, and now awaits the consideration of Republican Governor Bill Lee. If signed into law, this would mark the most significant expansion of gun access in the state since the tragic school shooting in Nashville last year. However, it remains unclear if any school districts intend to implement the new policy.
The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow some teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on public school grounds, despite widespread opposition from the public. The bill passed by a vote of 68-28 and now heads to Republican Governor Bill Lee for his consideration. If Lee signs the bill into law, it would be the biggest expansion of gun access in the state since last year’s deadly shooting at a private elementary school in Nashville. The bill has drawn fierce criticism from parents, students, and gun control advocates, who argue that it will make schools less safe. Protesters chanted “Blood on your hands” at Republican lawmakers after the vote and were forcibly removed from the galleries. Four House Republicans and all Democrats opposed the bill, which the state Senate previously passed. The measure would bar disclosing which employees are carrying guns beyond school administrators and police, including to students’ parents and even other teachers. A principal, school district, and law enforcement agency would have to agree to let staff carry guns.
The Tennessee House of Representatives has approved a bill allowing concealed handguns in schools, despite strong opposition from the public and some lawmakers. The bill will now go to the governor for consideration. If signed, the bill would be the biggest expansion of gun access in the state since the deadly school shooting in Nashville last year. Opponents of the bill argue that it will endanger students and staff, while the bill’s supporters say that it will protect schools from potential shootings.
The Tennessee state legislature passed a bill that would allow teachers and school staff to carry concealed handguns in schools. The legislation, backed by Republicans, faced opposition from Democrats who argued it would increase the risk of children being shot. The bill allows faculty or staff who choose to carry a concealed handgun to remain confidential except to an administrative officer responsible for safety. It passed the House 68-28 and the Senate 26-5 along party lines. If signed into law by Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee would join at least 32 other states that permit teachers to carry guns in schools.
The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed a bill allowing some teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on public school grounds, sparking protests from opponents who argue it will put children at risk. The bill passed 68-28 and now goes to Republican Governor Bill Lee for consideration. If signed into law, it would be the biggest expansion of gun access in the state since last year’s deadly shooting at a private elementary school in Nashville. Opponents of the bill argue that it will create a dangerous environment for students and staff, and that there are better ways to address school safety. Supporters of the bill say it will deter potential threats and make schools safer. It is unclear if any school districts would take advantage of the law if it is passed.
Tennessee’s House Republicans passed a bill allowing some school staff to carry concealed handguns on public school grounds, despite objections from parents and other teachers who were barred from knowing who was armed. The measure, which passed 68-28 and will now go to Republican Governor Bill Lee for consideration, would be the biggest expansion of gun access in the state since last year’s deadly shooting at a private elementary school in Nashville. Protesters chanted “Blood on your hands” at Republican lawmakers after the vote, and the House Speaker ordered the galleries cleared. The proposal comes as a stark contrast to Lee’s push last year to keep guns away from people deemed a danger to themselves or others, which was dismissed by Republican legislators.
