Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill on Friday that permits teachers and school staff in the state to carry concealed handguns on school grounds. The legislation, approved by state legislators earlier in the week, grants faculty and staff members the authority to possess a firearm in school buildings and campuses under specific conditions.
According to the new law, school personnel interested in carrying a concealed weapon must meet several requirements, including obtaining an enhanced carry permit, receiving written authorization from school authorities and law enforcement, completing 40 hours of basic training in school policing annually, undergoing a background check, and passing a psychological exam conducted by a licensed healthcare provider in Tennessee.
