Officials vote to postpone policy to arm teachers

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press


Updated 8:12 am CST, Thursday, January 10, 2019

TAMAQUA, Pa. (AP) — School board members in Pennsylvania have voted to postpone a policy allowing teachers to carry guns in school.

In a 2-1 vote Tuesday evening, the Tamaqua school board's Security Committee says it will suspend the implementation of the policy pending a court hearing on its validity.

Both teachers and parents have filed lawsuits against the policy claiming it violates state law and poses a danger to the community.

The district serves more than 2,100 students and is believed to be the first school system in the state to let teachers carry weapons.



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[RKP5637]

1. Good! IMO it's dangerous and a horrible reflection on our society! n/t

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