Lawmakers pass bill to arm teachers in Tennessee schools, erupting chaos on House floor

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Lawmakers voted Tuesday to pass a GOP-backed bill that would arm teachers in Tennessee schools.

parents, and Democratic lawmakers — and there was plenty of heated debate before Tuesday’s vote on the House floor. Democrats called the bill “dangerous,” saying it will create more chaos in the event of an active shooter. House Speaker Cameron Sexton ordered state troopers to clear the balcony as protesters screamed, "Blood on your hands!"

Sen. Paul Bailey sponsored the controversial bill. He says it allows all staff and faculty to be armed in schools if they choose to be, but they must go through more than 40 hours of training and have a psychological evaluation. “The components of this bill are not about an SRO. It’s to create a deterrent that someone will walk by everyday and see there’s somebody on campus carrying besides an SRO.” -Chairman Williams

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