JACKSON, Ms., (KNOE 8 News) - House members want to steer the school safety debate back toward letting school districts arm teachers and employees.
The House voted 70-46 to amend Senate Bill 2659 to allow school districts to decide to allow guns in schools.
The Senate bill had included a proposal by Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves to help schools pay for resource officers. The Senate earlier killed a House bill allowing districts to arm employees who pass a firearms safety course.
The House and Senate will have to resolve differences before the bill can move forward.
House Education Chairman John Moore, a Brandon Republican, says students now are "absolutely defenseless" without armed adults. He says some districts are too poor to afford certified officers.
Opponents say guns in schools are a recipe for trouble.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:32 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:32:49 GMT
WATERPROOF, La. (KNOE 8 News) - A school fight lands more than a dozen students in jail back in April. Monday, parents are deciding to challenge a zero-tolerance rule.
WATERPROOF, La. (KNOE 8 News) - A school fight lands more than a dozen students in jail back in April. Monday, parents are deciding to challenge a zero-tolerance rule.
Friday, May 17 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:09:18 GMT
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:06 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:06:05 GMT
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - School closures, cuts to services, and employee reductions will be actions facing new Monroe superintendent-elect Brent Vidrine.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - School closures, cuts to services, and employee reductions will be actions facing new Monroe superintendent-elect Brent Vidrine.
