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After heated debate, Senate approves program to train teachers who opt to carry on school grounds
Summary
The Senate approved second substitute House Bill 119 to create an Education Protection Program to train and provide limited reimbursements and liability protections for teachers who voluntarily complete sheriff-led training and choose to carry concealed on campus; floor debate included safety, liability, and rural/urban implementation questions.
The Utah Senate passed a revised second substitute to House Bill 119, a measure that creates an Education Protection Program offering training, liability protections and modest reimbursements for teachers who choose to carry firearms on school property and complete specified annual training administered by county sheriffs.
Floor sponsor Senator Hinkins described the program as an incentive for teachers who wish to take on a school-safety role: "This bill creates the education protection program to incentivize school teachers to responsibly secure or carry…
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