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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill allowing teachers, staff to carry guns on school property
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Updated: 5:26 PM CDT Apr 19, 2024
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed numerous bills into law Friday, including HF 2586, which makes it easier for trained teachers and staff to carry guns on school property.The Iowa Senate passed the bill last week, 30-14, and House lawmakers passed it in a 61-36 vote Monday.A 2021 state law already allowed schools to authorize individuals to carry firearms, though some districts have not done so because of concerns about insurance coverage.The legislation given final approval Monday by the Republican-led Legislature builds upon the prior law by allowing teachers and staff who undergo gun safety training to get a professional permit to carry guns in schools. If they do, they would be protected from criminal or civil liability for use of reasonable force.Staff at private schools, colleges and universities would also be allowed to get a permit.The legislation also requires large school districts to station a police officer or private security guard at each high school, unless the school board votes not to do so. Most of those school districts already have security staff. » Download the free vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from vlog
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed numerous bills into law Friday, including , which makes it easier for trained teachers and staff to carry guns on school property.
The Iowa Senate passed the bill last week, 30-14, and House lawmakers passed it in a 61-36 vote Monday.
A 2021 state law already allowed schools to authorize individuals to carry firearms, though some districts have not done so because of concerns about insurance coverage.
The legislation given final approval Monday by the Republican-led Legislature builds upon the prior law by allowing teachers and staff who undergo gun safety training to get a professional permit to carry guns in schools. If they do, they would be protected from criminal or civil liability for use of reasonable force.
Staff at private schools, colleges and universities would also be allowed to get a permit.
The legislation also requires large school districts to station a police officer or private security guard at each high school, unless the school board votes not to do so. Most of those school districts already have security staff.
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