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School board debates concealed-carry role, training standards as state repeal nears
Summary
With a statewide repeal allowing concealed carry on school grounds effective July 1, the board heard divergent views on whether to adopt a district role requiring training, biometric storage and identification; a vote on whether to adopt a role is scheduled for the next meeting.
The Platte County School District #1 board opened extended discussion and public comment on a proposed district role for concealed carry after a state-law change will allow individuals with lawful concealed-carry permits to bring firearms onto school property unless the district adopts a role specifying training requirements.
Board members read statements from state legislators urging balance between rights and safety. Representative statements read into the record encouraged training and recommended using available state funds for voluntary training opportunities.
Several board members, parents and law enforcement expressed sharp disagreement about how the district should respond. Board member (Speaker 11) said: "The box…
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