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Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna School District just voted to let qualified staff carry concealed guns on campus — a bold, divisive move aimed at boosting safety and slashing emergency response times. The plan passed 5-2, sparking backlash from parents worried about guns in schools, with some threatening to withdraw their kids. Participation is entirely voluntary, with a $500 stipend, plus mandatory training and background checks. The cost? Nearly $700K upfront and over $500K annually for 150 volunteers. The superintendent remains silent on details as this controversial policy enters its early, uncertain phase.

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