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House narrowly passes school-safety measure that includes optional staff training and defensive options; vote splits 33-26-1
Summary
House Bill 2022, described by supporters as the "Save Our Children's School Safety Program," passed on a 33-26-1 vote after contentious floor debate over whether it would put more firearms on campus and how those would be managed.
The Arizona House passed House Bill 20 22 on third reading after lengthy floor debate about training, coordination with law enforcement and optional defensive measures for school staff.
Supporters said the measure offers a menu of safety and training options schools may adopt and emphasized coordination with law enforcement. "There’s a reason it's called Save Our Children's School Safety Program," Representative Liss said in closing remarks. "What you're voting for — there's 3 points. You're voting for the safety and…
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