Iowa presents legislation to arm teachers, increase SRO presence
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(ABC 6 News) – An Iowa bill authorizing school employees to carry weapons on campus passes a House subcommittee.
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HSB 675 would allow for school officials to get a carry permit on public and private school grounds following firearm safety training, in-person legal training and annual emergency medical training.
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The bill would also require each school district with at least 8,000 students to employ a school resource officer.