Mariah Cain, Staff Writer
Lawmakers in Tennessee have passed legislation that allows teachers and school staff to be armed. The legislation passed on Tuesday in a 68-28 vote. The legislation now heads to Tennessee’s Republican Governor Bill Lee for his signature.
The bill’s summary states, “Teachers, Principals and School Personnel – As introduced, authorizes a faculty or staff member of a school to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds subject to certain conditions, including obtaining an enhanced handgun carry permit and completing annual training.” This legislation comes one year after a opened fire at a Nashville school killing 3 students and 3 adults.
