OHIO SCHOOL DISTRICT WEIGHS ARMING TEACHERS TO PROTECT KIDSPutnam’s goal with the new legislation is to prevent any future school shootings throughout South Carolina. Rock Hill, S.C. teacher Judy O’Neal says having teachers carry is one way to keep children safe. Persinski said in a statement to Fox News: “I am against having teachers carrying weapons on school campus. I think we need to work towards eventually having a school resource officer in every single school in South Carolina." From a local law enforcement perspective, Jared Bruder, a member of the South Carolina Sherriffs’ Association, understands the desire to keep kids safe.

Source: Fox News November 17, 2016 15:45 UTC