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Public comment and board review as Sweetwater County SD2 moves to adopt concealed-carry policy in response to state law
Summary
Board trustees reviewed and gave first reading to a district policy (CKA) allowing staff and qualified volunteers to carry concealed firearms consistent with 2025 state law; a state representative urged the district to use Wyoming Department of Education training funds and to require biometric storage or prescribed holsters.
During the meeting, the board considered a new personnel policy (CKA) that would authorize certain employees and volunteers to carry concealed firearms on district property under parameters allowed by state law.
House Bill 0172 (Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act) was the legislative driver mentioned during public comment and board discussion. Representative Marlene Brady, speaking during public comment, thanked the board "for crafting a policy that attempts to honor the intent of HB0172" and urged trustees to use state Department of Education funds for training and storage. "Your policy requires employees to complete 16 hours…
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