Dist. 7 reaction mixed on arming school teachers

• HB 1087 now headed to House of Representatives

BROOKINGS – District 7 lawmakers offered mixed reactions this weekend when asked how they felt about the sentinel law now making its way through the South Dakota Legislature.

House Bill 1087 would allow school districts to arm teachers and other personnel with guns to protect against attacks like last month's school shooting in Connecticut.

The trio of Brookings legislators addressed the topic at a Saturday morning forum organized by the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce at the Brookings City & County Government Center.



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