Officials vote to postpone policy to arm teachers

TAMAQUA, Pa. (WPVI) -- School board members in Pennsylvania have voted to postpone a policy allowing teachers to carry guns in school.

In a 2-1 vote Tuesday evening, the Tamaqua school board's Security Committee says it will suspend the implementation of the policy pending a court hearing on its validity.

Both teachers and parents have filed lawsuits against the policy claiming it violates state law and poses a danger to the community.

Second lawsuit filed against district for allowing teachers to carry guns: as seen on Action News at 5 p.m., January 6, 2019

The policy approved in September says teachers and other employees can volunteer to carry concealed, district-issued guns after training.
The full board will vote on the policy Jan. 15.

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