The Mississippi Senate passed a measure that would create a program to allow armed, trained teachers in Mississippi schools.
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today February 9, 2023 The Mississippi Senate on Wednesday passed with no debate a measure that would create a program to allow armed, trained teachers in Mississippi schools. The measure now heads to the House for consideration. Senate Bill 2079, authored by Sen. Angela Burks Hill, R-Picayune, would create a firearms training and licensure program for teachers in public and private schools that choose to participate.
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