Over 110 Ohio school districts and schools now have armed staff members under 2022 law
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Megan Henry
Summary
More than 110 Ohio school districts and schools (including 70+ districts and 15 Christian schools) have staff authorized to carry firearms on school grounds, according to the Ohio School Safety Center. The policy follows a 2022 law signed by Gov. Mike DeWine that allows local school boards to decide whether to arm teachers and staff, with reduced training requirements. The affected schools are predominantly rural, with some urban and suburban districts included.
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bskyOver 110 Ohio school districts and schools now have armed staff members under 2022 lawohiocapitaljournal.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledMore than 70 Ohio school districts and 15 Christian schools have staff members who are authorized to carry weapons on school grounds, according to the Ohio School Safety Center.
A mix of 116 school districts and independent schools have armed staff members, as of June 17.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law in 2022 that grants local boards of education authority to decide whether to allow their teachers and school workers to carry firearms.
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