Bill To Allow Ohio Teachers, School Staff To Carry Guns Headed To Gov Desk

A bill that would give Ohio teachers and staff members the ability to carry guns on school ground is now on its way to becoming law.

The measure was passed late Wednesday, just a week after a school shooting in Uvadle Texas that claimed the lives of 19 students.  The bill still need to be signed by Governor Mike DeWine. 

Governor DeWine Issues Statement on Bill Passed by Ohio General Assembly

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has issued the following statement today:

Armed School Security Staff (HB 99)

"Last week I called on the General Assembly to pass a bill that would allow local school districts, if they so chose, to designate armed staff for school security and safety. My office worked with the General Assembly to remove hundreds of hours of curriculum irrelevant to school safety and to ensure training requirements were specific to a school environment and contained significant scenario-based training. House Bill 99 accomplishes these goals, and I thank the General Assembly for passing this bill to protect Ohio children and teachers. I look forward to signing this important legislation."