The Fannin County School Board voted unanimously Thursday night to arm teachers who volunteer to carry guns, Channel 2 Action News reported.
Under the new policy, teachers can have guns holstered. Guns in bags or purses are not allowed, Channel 2 reported.
Fannin County School Board votes unanimously to arm teachers who volunteer to carry. Guns would have to be holstered and not in bags or purses. @wsbradio
— Sandra Parrish (@WSBParrish) May 10, 2018
The proposal said that employees must be approved by the Board of Education and the Fannin County sheriff before they’re allowed to carry weapons on school grounds, Channel 2 reported. Teachers allowed to participate will receive training on judgment and pistol and long gun shooting at a minimum.
School officials told the news station the idea of arming teachers is something that has been on the table since April. This proposal, called GAMB, was introduced at the school board meeting about a month ago.
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