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Judge: Police-Level Weapons Training Too Much For Teachers
By: Associated Press
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HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — 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 judge did allow parents to have policy documentation they sought.
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.