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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Mulls Federal Funds to Arm Teachers

HeadlineAug 24, 2018

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is considering a plan that would grant federal funds to states to purchase firearms for teachers and school employees. The New York Times reports the plan would use federal Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants to pay for firearms and to train educators in their use. The plan would reverse longstanding federal policy prohibiting federal funds for arming educators.

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