Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing School Staff to Carry Concealed Handguns

Published on April 24, 2024

Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday sent a bill to the governor that would allow school staff to carry concealed handguns on campus. The Tennessee House approved the bill with a 68-28 vote, a year after a deadly school shooting that claimed six lives in Nashville. The state Senate, which is also controlled by the GOP, passed the measure earlier this month. Four House Republicans and all Democrats opposed the bill, which will now go to Republican Governor Bill Lee. If he doesn’t veto it, it becomes law, regardless of whether he signs it. According to the bill’s summary, faculty and staff wishing to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds must meet certain conditions. They must first obtain an enhanced carry permit and receive written approval from the school’s superintendent, principal, and the chief of the relevant law enforcement agency....

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