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Armed Staff in Alaska Schools
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Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Borough School Board just approved a bold new policy letting teachers and staff carry concealed weapons in schools — a move sparking debate, legal questions, and budget concerns. The five-to-two vote clears the way for trained, licensed staff to join a safety program alongside existing school police, but critics say the board lacks authority to force the superintendent to implement it. Participants must pass psychological evaluations, complete extensive training, and provide their own firearms — earning a $500 annual stipend. With the district already facing a $25 million deficit and planning to close three schools, the program’s rollout may be slow, and state funding — potentially at risk of veto — could determine whether this controversial safety measure ever takes root.
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