Advocates to speak out against bill to arm teachers, give them arresting power
On Wednesday, hundreds of people are planning to confront state lawmakers about arming teachers in the classroom and other school security concerns.
Posted — UpdatedOn Wednesday, hundreds of people planned to confront state lawmakers about the issue and other school security issues.
The advocates plan to voice concerns about the School Security Act, a bill that would give teachers a 5 percent raise if they become sworn police officers.
This would give them authority to carry a concealed weapon in class and give them arresting power.
The group speaking out Wednesday consists mainly of mothers, but they're not the only ones opposed to arming teachers.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson and the North Carolina Associations for Educators have also raised concerns.
Supporters of the School Security Act say the legislation will make schools safer. People who oppose the bill say there are other ways to do that.
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