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
Reporter
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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.

Bill Pan
Bill Pan
Reporter
Bill Pan is an Epoch Times reporter covering education issues and New York news.
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