Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation Friday allowing teachers and school staff in the state to be armed in school buildings and campuses, according to the General Assembly’s website.
  • nocturne@sopuli.xyz
    22·
    7 months ago

    Exactly what the states needs, more guns. Will the staff be trained in threat assessment? Proper and safe handling of the gun? Are the guns state assigned? Or will this be something else the teachers have to pay for themselves?

      • nocturne@sopuli.xyz
        21·
        7 months ago

        If you find an article that answers the questions feel free to link it, because this one does not answer them.

        • Neuromancer@lemm.eeOPM
          25·
          7 months ago

          Bottom of the article

          In Tennessee, school personnel who want to carry a concealed weapon must:

          • Get an enhanced carry permit

          • Get written authorization from the superintendent, principal and the chief of the appropriate law enforcement agency

          • Complete 40 hours of basic training in school policing and 40 hours of Peace Officer’s Standards and Training commission-approved training that is specific to school policing each year at the educator’s expense

          • Complete a background check

          • Undergo a psychological exam conducted by a Tennessee-licensed health care provider