Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed legislation Monday that would
have allowed specially trained teachers to carry concealed guns,
asserting that the move could jeopardize student safety in public
schools.The veto by the Democratic governor sets up a potential
showdown with the repugican-led Legislature, which could override
Nixon if it gets a two-thirds vote of both chambers during a September
session.
Nixon announced the veto with a written statement on the deadline day for him to take action on bills passed earlier this year.
"Arming
teachers will not make our schools safer," he said. "I have supported
and will continue to support the use of duly authorized law enforcement
officers employed as school resource officers, but I cannot condone
putting firearms in the hands of educators who should be focused on
teaching our kids."
The Missouri legislation called for allowing
public school districts to designate certain teachers or administrators
as "school protection officers," who would undergo special training to
carry concealed weapons.
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