Resolution Calling to Arm Teachers in Illinois Schools Voted Down by School Board Members

Resolution Calling to Arm Teachers in Illinois Schools Voted Down by School Board Members
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Bill Pan
Bill Pan
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Amidst the ongoing national debate over whether teachers should carry guns in school, the Illinois Association of School Boards voted down a resolution that would allow local school districts to arm teachers and staff.

In a 249-198 vote, the school board association, which represents almost 99 percent of Illinois’ school boards, rejected a proposal calling to implement armed teacher programs across the state to improve school safety.