Nashville schools will not change gun policies after armed teacher bill passes [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – As a bill to arm Tennessee teachers heads to the governor’s desk to be signed, Metro Nashville Public Schools says it has no intentions of changing its school weapons policies.

HB1202/SB1325, if signed by Gov. Bill Lee, would allow people who work at schools to carry concealed guns on school property. Those who choose to do so must pass certain requirements first, including 40 hours of training and a background check. It was drafted as a way to help protect schools in rural counties that don’t have school resource officers or security.

But Metro Nashville Public Schools, alongside the Metro Nashville Police Department, officials believe it’s best if only commissioned law enforcement officers protect schools, rather than put guns in the hands of teachers.

“We have a strong relationship with the Metro Nashville Police Department and agree that it is safest for only approved active-duty law …