Indiana Senate Advances Handgun Training Bill for Teachers

Indiana state senators meet in the Senate chamber in the Indiana State Capitol building in Indianapolis, Ind., on July 25, 2022. Jon Cherry/Getty Images

The Indiana Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that would provide funding for teachers and other school employees to undergo firearms training across the state.

Introduced by Republicans, the bill first passed the House 42–8 in February before passing the Senate 71–24 on Tuesday with the support of two Democrats.