A judge has ruled an Ohio school district's policy allowing trained teachers and staff to carry concealed weapons in school doesn't need to require the many training hours required of police.
Ohio teachers following NRA shooting training session following persistent violence in US schools on Feb. 24, 2013.Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings.HAMILTON, Ohio — A judge has ruled an Ohio school district's policy allowing trained teachers and staff to carry concealed weapons in school doesn't need to require the many training hours required of police.
A Butler County judge ruled Thursday in a lawsuit parents filed against Madison Local Schools. The suit sought to prevent arming employees completing fewer than the 700-plus hours required of peace officers. The district policy requires fewer than 30 hours.The parents' co-counsel, Rachel Bloomekatz, said in a statement they're grateful for the documentation but disagree with the training hours ruling and are considering all options.
A statement from the district, where a student shot and injured two classmates in 2016, says students' safety remains its primary concern.
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