GOP lawmakers pass bill to arm teachers, other adults in Ohio schools

[Nevilledog]

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URGENT: It's only been a week since the horrific tragedy in Uvalde and @GovMikeDeWine is seriously considering signing a bill that would arm teachers TODAY.

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GOP lawmakers pass bill to arm teachers, other adults in Ohio schools
Schools in Ohio could soon start seeing more firearms in the hands of their teachers, thanks to a bill passed by Republicans Wednesday.
12:57 PM · Jun 2, 2022

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/politics/ohio-politics/gop-lawmakers-pass-bill-to-arm-teachers-other-adults-in-ohio-schools

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Schools in Ohio could soon start seeing more firearms in the hands of their teachers, thanks to a bill passed by Republicans Wednesday.

Sub House Bill 99, would give a school board the option to allow any adult in a school to carry a firearm with an ambiguous amount of training. The bill, although having a maximum of 24 hours of training, doesn't specify a minimum.

This is an opt-in proposal, so schools are not forced to do it.

At least four of the 24 hours have to be training of "scenario-based" or simulated training exercises, but it is unclear if that needs to be with a live weapon. Although it is not specified how much time is needed, there is a requirement to complete "tactical live firearms training."

The new bill also has an annual requalification training, but it can't be more than eight hours. That being said, the bill does not prohibit a school district from requiring additional training — it just can't be mandated by the state.

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[msongs]

1. and when the first staff members kills a buncha kids.... nt

[Nevilledog]

3. This 👇

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[Hugin]

7. From what I read it can be any adult, not only staff members.

So, theoretically a mass shooter could be authorized to carry a weapon into a school.

What are they going to do then?

[Botany]

2. Madness straight up madness

n/t

[FalloutShelter]

4. Teacher's Unions should push back against this.

It is absurd and outrageous to expect educators to gun down shooters armed with assault weapons.
Absolutely horrible governance from the party that specializes in horrible government.

[Hassler]

5. Can't wait for guns going off when dropped in class and guns

Being left in restroom stalls and found by eight year olds.

[Ocelot II]

6. What about grocery store checkout clerks, clergy,

movie refreshment counter employees, nail spa workers, health care workers at hospitals and clinics, waiters and waitresses and croupiers at casinos?

[Hugin]

8. Nightclub patrons, 8 year old kids on vacation, bus passengers...

Nursing home residents, movie goers, dry cleaners, dog walkers, people watching fireworks, delivery drivers, postal workers, artists, baggers…

Yeah! What about them?

[Initech]

10. Just give everyone a gun, legalize murder, and make the Purge an annual event.

I can see where they are going with this.

[Hugin]

11. It's a stupid reactionary law...

As most reactionary laws are.

And, DeWine is a chump if he signs it.

Well, maybe a bigger chump.

[Initech]

9. God damn them! Just... god fucking damn them!

[lindysalsagal]

12. and if you believe those kids won't figure out how to get ahold of those guns

you don't know kids. They're smarter than us, and 5 times faster.

Even when the kids are shooting, they won't limit gun sales.

[kacekwl]

13. Fucking idiots.

Sorry for the language but that's all that describes them.

[IcyPeas]

14. must sell more gunz

says the nra.

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[demtenjeep]

15. as a teacher-no fucking way

nope


the day guns are in my school on teachers is the day I retire

[gldstwmn]

16. What bought and paid for gun lobby lackey came up

that idea? They will live to regret it.